Maggie: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MAG-ee · 2 syllables
A diminutive of the given name Margaret.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- MAG-ee
- US rank (2025)
- #294
- US babies a year
- about 1,056 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1880
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Classic, Literary
How popular is Maggie?
Maggie was the #294 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,041 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1880.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #294 |
| England & Wales | #191 |
| Scotland | #241 |
| Northern Ireland | #134 |
| Ireland | #130 |
| France | #889 |
| Canada | #432 |
| Australia | #83 |
How old are people named Maggie?
Half of US adults named Maggie are older than 33; most are between 19 and 81. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Maggie
How do you pronounce Maggie?
Maggie is pronounced MAG-ee.
How popular is the name Maggie?
Maggie was the #294 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,041 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named Maggie?
Half of US adults named Maggie are older than 33. Most are between 19 and 81.