Maggie
Maggie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmæɡi/
Meaning and origin of Maggie
- A diminutive of the female given name Margaret.
How popular is Maggie?
Since 1880, 123,078 girls and 282 boys in the U.S. have been named Maggie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #46 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #652 in 1890. In 2025 it ranked #294 for girls, with 1,041 babies given the name.
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Maggie FAQ
What does the name Maggie mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Margaret.
How popular is the name Maggie?
Since 1880, 123,078 girls and 282 boys in the U.S. have been named Maggie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #46 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #652 in 1890. In 2025 it ranked #294 for girls, with 1,041 babies given the name.
Is Maggie a boy or girl name?
Maggie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 123,078 girls and 282 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.