Maggie
Maggie is a diminutive of Margaret, derived from the Greek word 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' It has evolved from a nickname into a beloved standalone name with a warm, approachable character.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,037. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,389
- 2012: 1,308
- 2013: 1,386
- 2014: 1,356
- 2015: 1,338
- 2016: 1,324
- 2017: 1,287
- 2018: 1,128
- 2019: 1,135
- 2020: 1,091
- 2021: 1,124
- 2022: 1,076
- 2023: 977
- 2024: 1,057
- 2025: 1,041
- 2026 (projected): 1,037
Good to Know
- •Can be used as a standalone name or nickname for Margaret
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across cultures
- •Has a vintage charm that feels current and approachable
- •Associated with warmth and friendliness
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Famous People
Maggie Smith
Acclaimed British actress
Maggie Gyllenhaal
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Maggie Rogers
Singer-songwriter
Maggie Haberman
Journalist and political correspondent
Statistics
123,078
Total births since 1880
2007
Peak year
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