Maggie Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Maggie can be a standalone name or a nickname for Margaret, Magnolia, or Magdalena.

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A Deep Dive

Maggie Overview

Meaning

Pearl

Gender

Girl

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the English diminutive of “Margaret,” meaning “pearl.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈmæɡi/

Popularity

Maggie is beloved in English-speaking countries, particularly in the USA and the UK. In 2023, Maggie ranked #293 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

6 letters

Numerology

33 (Nurturing, Spiritual, Expressive, Altruistic)

Name Styles

Vintage, Traditional, Classic, Nature-inspired

Associated Traits

Friendly, cheerful, classic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with Saint Margaret, symbolizing purity and faith.

Name Day

July 20 (Hungary)
A Deep Dive

Maggie Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Margaret, Magdalena, Magnolia, Marguerite, Margaretta, Margarita, Magdalen

Common Nicknames

Maggy, Maggs, Magsy, Meggy, Gigi

Diminutives

Mags, Mag, Meg, Mae, Maisy, Madge

Famous People

  • Maggie Smith
    (British Actress)
  • Maggie Gyllenhaal
    (American Actress)
  • Maggie Q
    (American Actress)
  • Maggie Rogers
    (American Singer-songwriter)
  • Maggie Cheung
    (Hong Kong Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Maggie Greene
    ("The Walking Dead," TV Series)
  • Maggie Simpson
    ("The Simpsons," TV Series)
  • Maggie Fitzgerald
    ("Million Dollar Baby," Film)
  • "Maggie and Me"
    (Memoir)

Places

  • Maggie Valley Town
    (North Carolina, USA)
  • Maggie Island
    (Queensland, Australia)
  • Maggie's Peak
    (California, USA)
  • Maggie's Creek
    (Nevada, USA)
  • Maggie Beer Farm
    (South Australia, Australia)

What Is the Meaning of Maggie?

Maggie means “pearl” and symbolizes purity and beauty. The name Maggie commonly indicates a kind-hearted and charismatic personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Maggie?

Maggie derives from the Greek name “Margaret,” which means “pearl.” It has been used in English-speaking countries for centuries, evolving as a popular diminutive form of Margaret.

Maggie Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Maggie in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2852021#2962022#3182023
Top 3 Rankings#461880#481883#481884

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Maggie

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023318
(-22 from 2022)
974
(-98 from 2022)
0.05568
2022296
(-11 from 2021)
1072
(-49 from 2021)
0.05979
2021285
(+7 from 2020)
1121
(+33 from 2020)
0.06257
2020292
(+3 from 2019)
1088
(-47 from 2019)
0.06155
2019295
(-1 from 2018)
1135
(+8 from 2018)
0.06186
2018294
(-46 from 2017)
1127
(-160 from 2017)
0.06060
2017248
(-6 from 2016)
1287
(-37 from 2016)
0.06813
2016242
(-1 from 2015)
1324
(-14 from 2015)
0.06839
2015241
(-3 from 2014)
1338
(-17 from 2014)
0.06858
2014238
(-6 from 2013)
1355
(-30 from 2013)
0.06926
2013232
(+15 from 2012)
1385
(+77 from 2012)
0.07185
2012247
(-17 from 2011)
1308
(-81 from 2011)
0.06744
2011230
(-5 from 2010)
1389
(-19 from 2010)
0.07168
2010225
(+8 from 2009)
1408
(-18 from 2009)
0.07181
2009233
(-19 from 2008)
1426
(-181 from 2008)
0.07042
2008214
(-33 from 2007)
1607
(-267 from 2007)
0.07715
2007181
(+8 from 2006)
1874
(+21 from 2006)
0.08854
2006189
(+21 from 2005)
1853
(+195 from 2005)
0.08864
2005210
(-5 from 2004)
1658
(+27 from 2004)
0.08169
2004205
(-17 from 2003)
1631
(-87 from 2003)
0.08083
2003188
(+2 from 2002)
1718
(+21 from 2002)
0.08562
2002190
(-9 from 2001)
1697
(-122 from 2001)
0.08592
2001181
(+17 from 2000)
1819
(+205 from 2000)
0.09183
2000198
(+26 from 1999)
1614
(+191 from 1999)
0.08087
1999224
(+24 from 1998)
1423
(+185 from 1998)
0.07309
1998248
(+29 from 1997)
1238
(+184 from 1997)
0.06386
1997277
(-21 from 1996)
1054
(-49 from 1996)
0.05521
1996256
(-6 from 1995)
1103
(-34 from 1995)
0.05753
1995250
(-17 from 1994)
1137
(-88 from 1994)
0.05917
1994233
(+48 from 1993)
1225
(+241 from 1993)
0.06284
1993281
(-10 from 1992)
984
(-56 from 1992)
0.04991
1992271
(+25 from 1991)
1040
(+103 from 1991)
0.05188
1991296
(-8 from 1990)
937
(-21 from 1990)
0.04608
1990288
(+20 from 1989)
958
(+118 from 1989)
0.04663
1989308
(-27 from 1988)
840
(-48 from 1988)
0.04216
1988281
(-2 from 1987)
888
(+11 from 1987)
0.04618
1987279
(+17 from 1986)
877
(+50 from 1986)
0.04679
1986296
(-33 from 1985)
827
(-119 from 1985)
0.04481
1985263
(+23 from 1984)
946
(+103 from 1984)
0.05124
1984286
(+27 from 1983)
843
(+105 from 1983)
0.04675
1983313
(+69 from 1982)
738
(+136 from 1982)
0.04124
1982382
(+56 from 1981)
602
(+115 from 1981)
0.03318
1981438
(+22 from 1980)
487
(+27 from 1980)
0.02723
1980460
(-22 from 1979)
460
(-9 from 1979)
0.02583
1979438
(+94 from 1978)
469
(+127 from 1978)
0.02722
1978532
(-60 from 1977)
342
(-68 from 1977)
0.02080
1977472
(-2 from 1976)
410
(+6 from 1976)
0.02492
1976470
(-10 from 1975)
404
(-5 from 1975)
0.02570
1975460
(+38 from 1974)
409
(+56 from 1974)
0.02620
1974498
(+6 from 1973)
353
(+12 from 1973)
0.02254
1973504
(+142 from 1972)
341
(+105 from 1972)
0.02194
1972646
(+70 from 1971)
236
(+24 from 1971)
0.01464
1971716
(+87 from 1970)
212
(+40 from 1970)
0.01210
1970803
(-16 from 1969)
172
(+2 from 1969)
0.00939
1969787
(-38 from 1968)
170
(-5 from 1968)
0.00964
1968749
(-90 from 1967)
175
(-36 from 1967)
0.01024
1967659
(+81 from 1966)
211
(+33 from 1966)
0.01229
1966740
(+16 from 1965)
178
(+3 from 1965)
0.01014
1965756
(-103 from 1964)
175
(-70 from 1964)
0.00958
1964653
(-48 from 1963)
245
(-28 from 1963)
0.01252
1963605
(+9 from 1962)
273
(+6 from 1962)
0.01373
1962614
(-44 from 1961)
267
(-41 from 1961)
0.01317
1961570
(-35 from 1960)
308
(-17 from 1960)
0.01483
1960535
(-12 from 1959)
325
(-21 from 1959)
0.01563
1959523
(+37 from 1958)
346
(+41 from 1958)
0.01665
1958560
(-4 from 1957)
305
(+8 from 1957)
0.01476
1957556
(-3 from 1956)
297
(+10 from 1956)
0.01416
1956553
(-68 from 1955)
287
(-61 from 1955)
0.01394
1955485
(-5 from 1954)
348
(+2 from 1954)
0.01736
1954480
(-16 from 1953)
346
(+10 from 1953)
0.01738
1953464
(-41 from 1952)
336
(-71 from 1952)
0.01741
1952423
(+2 from 1951)
407
(+21 from 1951)
0.02140
1951425
(-42 from 1950)
386
(-58 from 1950)
0.02090
1950383
(+2 from 1949)
444
(+24 from 1949)
0.02525
1949385
(-32 from 1948)
420
(-63 from 1948)
0.02392
1948353
(-7 from 1947)
483
(-45 from 1947)
0.02772
1947346
(+4 from 1946)
528
(+60 from 1946)
0.02904
1946350
(-24 from 1945)
468
(+27 from 1945)
0.02902
1945326
(-30 from 1944)
441
(-75 from 1944)
0.03276
1944296
(-5 from 1943)
516
(-50 from 1943)
0.03776
1943291
(-2 from 1942)
566
(+20 from 1942)
0.03943
1942289
(-13 from 1941)
546
(+7 from 1941)
0.03927
1941276
(+1 from 1940)
539
(+27 from 1940)
0.04326
1940277
(-17 from 1939)
512
(-55 from 1939)
0.04334
1939260
(+2 from 1938)
567
(-13 from 1938)
0.05000
1938262
(-11 from 1937)
580
(-54 from 1937)
0.05081
1937251
(-10 from 1936)
634
(-28 from 1936)
0.05754
1936241
(-1 from 1935)
662
(-24 from 1935)
0.06144
1935240
(-7 from 1934)
686
(-43 from 1934)
0.06312
1934233
No change from 1933
729
(+52 from 1933)
0.06735
1933233
(-9 from 1932)
677
(-56 from 1932)
0.06472
1932224
(-2 from 1931)
733
(-9 from 1931)
0.06626
1931222
(-6 from 1930)
742
(-52 from 1930)
0.06723
1930216
(-4 from 1929)
794
(-66 from 1929)
0.06807
1929212
(-14 from 1928)
860
(-160 from 1928)
0.07429
1928198
(-10 from 1927)
1020
(-70 from 1927)
0.08532
1927188
(+1 from 1926)
1090
(-2 from 1926)
0.08816
1926189
(-10 from 1925)
1092
(-123 from 1925)
0.08877
1925179
(+2 from 1924)
1215
(-44 from 1924)
0.09619
1924181
(-5 from 1923)
1259
(+11 from 1923)
0.09717
1923176
(-6 from 1922)
1248
(-65 from 1922)
0.09964
1922170
(+3 from 1921)
1313
(+13 from 1921)
0.10524
1921173
(-1 from 1920)
1300
(+1 from 1920)
0.10158
1920172
(-17 from 1919)
1299
(-129 from 1919)
0.10442
1919155
(+3 from 1918)
1428
(+34 from 1918)
0.12157
1918158
(+3 from 1917)
1394
(+126 from 1917)
0.11594
1917161
(-4 from 1916)
1268
(-9 from 1916)
0.11284
1916157
(-7 from 1915)
1277
(+8 from 1915)
0.11762
1915150
(-9 from 1914)
1269
(+214 from 1914)
0.12394
1914141
(-14 from 1913)
1055
(+36 from 1913)
0.13243
1913127
(-12 from 1912)
1019
(+6 from 1912)
0.15559
1912115
(-4 from 1911)
1013
(+191 from 1911)
0.17266
1911111
(-16 from 1910)
822
(-118 from 1910)
0.18605
191095
(+3 from 1909)
940
(+146 from 1909)
0.22406
190998
(-3 from 1908)
794
(+22 from 1908)
0.21571
190895
(-4 from 1907)
772
(-74 from 1907)
0.21775
190791
(-7 from 1906)
846
(+7 from 1906)
0.25072
190684
No change from 1905
839
(+30 from 1905)
0.26768
190584
(-3 from 1904)
809
(+4 from 1904)
0.26108
190481
(-1 from 1903)
805
(+25 from 1903)
0.27527
190380
(-2 from 1902)
780
(-73 from 1902)
0.28038
190278
(+2 from 1901)
853
(+107 from 1901)
0.30428
190180
(-5 from 1900)
746
(-299 from 1900)
0.29344
190075
(-5 from 1899)
1045
(+231 from 1899)
0.32889
189970
(+2 from 1898)
814
(-62 from 1898)
0.32890
189872
(+3 from 1897)
876
(+116 from 1897)
0.31954
189775
(-6 from 1896)
760
(-111 from 1896)
0.30611
189669
(-2 from 1895)
871
(-19 from 1895)
0.34564
189567
(-1 from 1894)
890
(-5 from 1894)
0.36017
189466
(-2 from 1893)
895
(+9 from 1893)
0.37928
189364
No change from 1892
886
(+3 from 1892)
0.39337
189264
(-4 from 1891)
883
(+42 from 1891)
0.39260
189160
(+1 from 1890)
841
(-50 from 1890)
0.42785
189061
No change from 1889
891
(+66 from 1889)
0.44183
188961
(-4 from 1888)
825
(-57 from 1888)
0.43601
188857
(-2 from 1887)
882
(+142 from 1887)
0.46557
188755
(-2 from 1886)
740
(-16 from 1886)
0.47612
188653
(-2 from 1885)
756
(+40 from 1885)
0.49176
188551
(-3 from 1884)
716
(-33 from 1884)
0.50441
188448
No change from 1883
749
(+86 from 1883)
0.54439
188348
(+2 from 1882)
663
(+36 from 1882)
0.55222
188250
(+1 from 1881)
627
(+95 from 1881)
0.54195
188151
(-5 from 1880)
532
(-50 from 1880)
0.53816
188046
First SSA data recorded
582
First SSA data recorded
0.59628

American States Popularity Rankings for Maggie

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1662021#2262022#2252023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3482021#4582022#4692023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2252021#2372022#2452023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1162021#1522022#1532023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1862021#2522022#2022023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1522021#1282022#1262023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1302021#1112022#1582023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#5512021#5742022#5432023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4082021#4602022#4832023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#952021#2002022#1952023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4682021#4202022#6652023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2872021#2752022#3492023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3992021#4082022#3432023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4592021#6792022#5702023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2592021#2782022#3422023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3132021#1912022#1652023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#902021#1062022#1012023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2002021#2132022#2612023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3122021#2102022#2552023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2792021#2182022#2122023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2712021#2482022#2392023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1852021#2222022#3602023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3682021#1852022#2042023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1872021#2812022#2742023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3422021#3572022#5102023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1292021#1162022#1762023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2282021#1762022#2442023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3562021#4002022#3552023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3522021#5852022#5432023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1282021#1782022#1662023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4132021#3052022#3342023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4952021#8182022#6212023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2092021#1782022#2542023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2122021#2562022#3812023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2852021#2392022#4322023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3632021#5992022#4412023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3842012#4422015#2032019

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3042021#2642022#1702023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2132018#2462019#1042020

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2342020#2332021#1652022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1082019#2362020#2412021

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2002018#2522022#1912023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1832016#1482018#882022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4522016#3832018#5872019

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2222014#1252017#1132018

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2152013#2102016#2172018

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#902017#982018#1012021

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1821941#2981984#1672003

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1592004#2282006#1682015

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#812004#1012007#1102018

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2751997

Popularity Rankings for Maggie in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1582021#1272022#792023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1112021#1112022#1162023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#1472021#1422022#1562023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2252021#1732022#2282023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1832019#1912020#1872021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4322021#3432022#3682023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6132020#3682021#4032022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#3872022#4252023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4882010

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Maggie a Name for Boys or Girls?

Maggie is mostly seen as a girl’s name. Its roots in Margaret, a name long associated with women, contribute to this.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Maggie

Maggie in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Maggie Smith (Actress, born 1934): A British actress renowned for her roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
  • Maggie Gyllenhaal (Actress, born 1977): An American actress who has appeared in films such as "The Dark Knight" and "Secretary."
  • Maggie Q (Actress, born 1979): An American actress and model recognized for her lead role in the TV series "Nikita."
  • Maggie Rogers (Singer, born 1994): An American singer-songwriter whose hit songs have gained critical acclaim.
  • Maggie Cheung (Actress, born 1964): A Hong Kong actress celebrated for her performances in films like "In the Mood for Love."
  • Maggie Siff (Actress, born 1974): An American actress known for her roles in "Mad Men" and "Sons of Anarchy."
  • Maggie Wheeler (Actress, born 1961): An American actress best known for her role as Janice in the TV show "Friends."
  • Maggie Greene ("The Walking Dead," 2010 TV Series): A resilient survivor who becomes a key leader in the fight against zombies.
  • Maggie Simpson ("The Simpsons," 1989 TV Series): The baby of the Simpson family, known for her pacifier and silent yet expressive presence.
  • Maggie Fitzgerald ("Million Dollar Baby," 2004 Film): A determined boxer who overcomes numerous obstacles to pursue her dream.
  • "Maggie and Me" (2012 Memoir): Chronicles the author's childhood experiences growing up during Margaret Thatcher's tenure.
  • Maggie Horton ("Days of Our Lives," 1965 TV Series): A long-running character who faces various dramatic challenges in the soap opera.
  • "Maggie's Plan" (2015 Film): Follows a woman's unconventional journey to become a mother and navigate relationships.
  • Maggie Valley Town (North Carolina, USA): A small town in the Great Smoky Mountains, renowned for its scenic beauty and outdoor activities.
  • Lake Maggie (Minnesota, USA): A freshwater lake located in the city of Minneapolis, popular for boating and fishing.
  • Maggie Island (Queensland, Australia): An island off the coast of Townsville, also known as Magnetic Island, famous for its beaches and wildlife.
  • Maggie's Peak (California, USA): A peak in the Sierra Nevada mountains, offering stunning views of Lake Tahoe.
  • Maggie's Creek (Nevada, USA): A creek located in the northeastern part of Nevada, flowing through the Humboldt River basin.
  • Maggie Beer Farm (South Australia, Australia): A farm and tourism site in the Barossa Valley, featuring gourmet food and local produce.

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