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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Maggie — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Maggi|Maggiemae
HebrewGirl→ Stable

Maggie

MAG-ee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#300
→ Stable
#300
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 42
Peak rank
#285 in 2021
5yr change
+19 ranks
Birth frequency
2.9 per 10,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #300 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Maggie

Popularity score: 42  ·  SSA Rank: #300

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
56
Higher than 56% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+19 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ClassicVintageGirl2-syllableHebrew RootGreek OriginNickname FormPearl MeaningTimelessPopular
Character
luminous refinement
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Maggies

introspectiveindependentintelligentauthenticinnovative
STRONG
High confidence

Maggie is a Hebrew girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #300 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +19 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#300 · niche
Maggie at a Glance
Meaning:Short form of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl'. A classic diminutive with timeless appeal.
Language root:Hebrew · Greek
Peak rank:#285 in 2021
5yr change:+19 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Maggie Smith
Actress
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Actress
Maggie Rogers
Singer
Similar Sound
MeggieMagdaMargieMaisieMolly
Similar Style
LucyLilyEmmaSophieClaraRose
Works Well With
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Maggie illustration
Name Intelligence
Maggie · Overview
Summary

Maggie is a Hebrew girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #300 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Classic · Vintage character
Maggie carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
maggie.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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