Maisie Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Maisie has been used in Scotland since at least the 19th century and gained wider popularity in English-speaking countries over the 20th century.

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A Deep Dive

Maisie Overview

Meaning

Pearl

Gender

Girl

Origin

Scottish

Etymology

derived from the Scottish diminutive form of Margaret

Pronunciation

/ˈmeɪzi/

Popularity

Maisie is a well-loved name in the UK, especially in Scotland, and has also gained popularity in Australia and New Zealand. In the USA, Maisie ranked 293rd for girls in 2023​.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

6 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Vintage, Cute, Classic

Associated Traits

Sweet, playful, charming, timeless

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Maisie is often linked with a sense of endearment and affection, reflecting its origins as a diminutive form of Margaret.

Name Day

October 16th (Scotland)​
A Deep Dive

Maisie Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Maisy, Macy, Maizie, Maisee, Maysie, Mazie

Common Nicknames

Mais, Mimi, Sisi, Mace

Diminutives

Mai, May, Zee

Famous People

  • Maisie Williams
    (British Actress)
  • Maisie Richardson-Sellers
    (British Actress)
  • Maisie Dobbs
    (Fictional Character)
  • Maisie Adam
    (British Comedian)
  • Maisie Ward
    (British Author)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Maisie Lockwood
    ("Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," Film)
  • Maisie Williams
    ("Game of Thrones," TV Series)
  • "Maisie Dobbs"
    (Novel Series)
  • Maisie Ravier
    ("Maisie," Film Series)

What Is the Meaning of Maisie?

Maisie means “pearl,” so anyone named Maisie is like a precious gem. They’re known for being unique and charming, with a twinkle in their eye that brightens everyone’s day.

What Is the Origin of The Name Maisie?

Maisie is derived from the Scottish diminutive form of Margaret, which itself comes from the Greek word “margaritēs,” meaning “pearl.” The name has a long history, with Margaret being a popular name in medieval times and Maisie emerging as a beloved variant in Scotland.

Maisie Name Popularity

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

United States flagUnited States#4062021#3472022#2932023
Top 3 Rankings#2932023#3462019#3472022

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Maisie

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023293
(+54 from 2022)
1059
(+143 from 2022)
0.06054
2022347
(+59 from 2021)
916
(+136 from 2021)
0.05109
2021406
(+5 from 2020)
780
(+16 from 2020)
0.04354
2020411
(-65 from 2019)
764
(-148 from 2019)
0.04322
2019346
(+149 from 2018)
912
(+284 from 2018)
0.04970
2018495
(+30 from 2017)
628
(+33 from 2017)
0.03377
2017525
(+49 from 2016)
595
(+54 from 2016)
0.03150
2016574
(+51 from 2015)
541
(+83 from 2015)
0.02795
2015625
(+27 from 2014)
458
(+21 from 2014)
0.02348
2014652
(+464 from 2013)
437
(+219 from 2013)
0.02234
20131116
(+381 from 2012)
218
(+68 from 2012)
0.01131
20121497
(+79 from 2011)
150
(+12 from 2011)
0.00773
20111576
(+125 from 2010)
138
(+15 from 2010)
0.00712
20101701
(+137 from 2009)
123
(+7 from 2009)
0.00627
20091838
(+27 from 2008)
116
(+2 from 2008)
0.00573
20081865
(-186 from 2007)
114
(-17 from 2007)
0.00547
20071679
(+64 from 2006)
131
(+12 from 2006)
0.00619
20061743
(-53 from 2005)
119
(+2 from 2005)
0.00569
20051690
(+104 from 2004)
117
(+11 from 2004)
0.00576
20041794
(+91 from 2003)
106
(+9 from 2003)
0.00525
20031885
(-64 from 2002)
97
(-1 from 2002)
0.00483
20021821
(-56 from 2001)
98
(-3 from 2001)
0.00496
20011765
(+158 from 2000)
101
(+13 from 2000)
0.00510
20001923
(-185 from 1999)
88
(-4 from 1999)
0.00441
19991738
(-92 from 1998)
92
(-6 from 1998)
0.00473
19981646
(+512 from 1997)
98
(+34 from 1997)
0.00506
19972158
(-7 from 1996)
64
(+1 from 1996)
0.00335
19962151
(+437 from 1995)
63
(+15 from 1995)
0.00329
19952588
(-265 from 1994)
48
(-8 from 1994)
0.00250
19942323
(+353 from 1993)
56
(+11 from 1993)
0.00287
19932676
(-457 from 1992)
45
(-15 from 1992)
0.00228
19922219
(+401 from 1991)
60
(+14 from 1991)
0.00299
19912620
(+903 from 1990)
46
(+16 from 1990)
0.00226
19903523
(+1525 from 1989)
30
(+13 from 1989)
0.00146
19895048
(-877 from 1988)
17
(-4 from 1988)
0.00085
19884171
(+1752 from 1987)
21
(+9 from 1987)
0.00109
19875923
(-736 from 1986)
12
(-2 from 1986)
0.00064
19865187
(-327 from 1985)
14
(-1 from 1985)
0.00076
19854860
(+106 from 1984)
15
(+1 from 1984)
0.00081
19844966
(+858 from 1983)
14
(+3 from 1983)
0.00078
19835824
(-1658 from 1982)
11
(-7 from 1982)
0.00061
19824166
(+2157 from 1981)
18
(+8 from 1981)
0.00099
19816323
(-1581 from 1980)
10
(-5 from 1980)
0.00056
19804742
(+685 from 1979)
15
(+3 from 1979)
0.00084
19795427
(-496 from 1978)
12
(-1 from 1978)
0.00070
19784931
(+280 from 1977)
13
(+1 from 1977)
0.00079
19775211
(-1248 from 1976)
12
(-4 from 1976)
0.00073
19763963
(+1198 from 1975)
16
(+5 from 1975)
0.00102
19755161
(-934 from 1974)
11
(-3 from 1974)
0.00070
19744227
(+2439 from 1973)
14
(+7 from 1973)
0.00089
19736666
(-1531 from 1971)
7
(-3 from 1971)
0.00045
19720
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19715135
(+1931 from 1970)
10
(+4 from 1970)
0.00057
19707066
(+405 from 1969)
6
(+1 from 1969)
0.00033
19697471
(-2161 from 1961)
5
(-2 from 1961)
0.00028
19680
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19670
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19660
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19650
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19640
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19630
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19620
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19615310
(+15 from 1956)
7
(+1 from 1956)
0.00034
19600
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19580
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19570
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19565325
(-25 from 1950)
6
(+1 from 1950)
0.00029
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19505300
(-1065 from 1949)
5
(-2 from 1949)
0.00028
19494235
(+1009 from 1948)
7
(+2 from 1948)
0.00040
19485244
(-1237 from 1947)
5
(-3 from 1947)
0.00029
19474007
(-13 from 1946)
8
(+1 from 1946)
0.00044
19463994
(+562 from 1945)
7
(+2 from 1945)
0.00043
19454556
(-502 from 1944)
5
(-1 from 1944)
0.00037
19444054
(-316 from 1942)
6
(-1 from 1942)
0.00044
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19423738
(-486 from 1941)
7
(-1 from 1941)
0.00050
19413252
(+251 from 1940)
8
(+1 from 1940)
0.00064
19403503
(-53 from 1938)
7
No change from 1938
0.00059
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19383450
(+350 from 1937)
7
(+1 from 1937)
0.00061
19373800
(-697 from 1936)
6
(-2 from 1936)
0.00054
19363103
(-177 from 1935)
8
(-1 from 1935)
0.00074
19352926
(-360 from 1934)
9
(-2 from 1934)
0.00083
19342566
(+543 from 1933)
11
(+3 from 1933)
0.00102
19333109
(-1072 from 1932)
8
(-8 from 1932)
0.00076
19322037
(+544 from 1931)
16
(+5 from 1931)
0.00145
19312581
(-766 from 1930)
11
(-9 from 1930)
0.00100
19301815
(-173 from 1929)
20
(-3 from 1929)
0.00171
19291642
(-101 from 1928)
23
(-4 from 1928)
0.00199
19281541
(+128 from 1927)
27
(+2 from 1927)
0.00226
19271669
(+103 from 1926)
25
(+2 from 1926)
0.00202
19261772
(-125 from 1925)
23
(-3 from 1925)
0.00187
19251647
(-4 from 1924)
26
(-1 from 1924)
0.00206
19241643
(-215 from 1923)
27
(-5 from 1923)
0.00208
19231428
(+183 from 1922)
32
(+5 from 1922)
0.00255
19221611
(-270 from 1921)
27
(-8 from 1921)
0.00216
19211341
(+475 from 1920)
35
(+13 from 1920)
0.00273
19201816
(+39 from 1919)
22
(+2 from 1919)
0.00177
19191855
(+32 from 1918)
20
No change from 1918
0.00170
19181887
(+109 from 1917)
20
(+3 from 1917)
0.00166
19171996
(+372 from 1916)
17
(+4 from 1916)
0.00151
19162368
(-1001 from 1915)
13
(-14 from 1915)
0.00120
19151367
(+529 from 1914)
27
(+14 from 1914)
0.00264
19141896
(-226 from 1913)
13
No change from 1913
0.00163
19131670
(+174 from 1912)
13
(+3 from 1912)
0.00198
19121844
(-673 from 1911)
10
(-5 from 1911)
0.00170
19111171
(+436 from 1909)
15
(+7 from 1909)
0.00340
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19091607
(-60 from 1908)
8
No change from 1908
0.00217
19081547
(+514 from 1907)
8
(+3 from 1907)
0.00226
19072061
(-508 from 1906)
5
(-2 from 1906)
0.00148
19061553
(+143 from 1905)
7
(+1 from 1905)
0.00223
19051696
(-492 from 1903)
6
(-3 from 1903)
0.00194
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19031204
(+589 from 1902)
9
(+4 from 1902)
0.00324
19021793
(-657 from 1901)
5
(-4 from 1901)
0.00178
19011136
(+95 from 1900)
9
(-1 from 1900)
0.00354
19001231
(+163 from 1899)
10
(+4 from 1899)
0.00315
18991394
(-347 from 1898)
6
(-5 from 1898)
0.00242
18981047
(+508 from 1897)
11
(+6 from 1897)
0.00401
18971555
(-139 from 1896)
5
(-1 from 1896)
0.00201
18961416
(-325 from 1893)
6
(-2 from 1893)
0.00238
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18931091
(-6 from 1892)
8
No change from 1892
0.00355
18921085
(+128 from 1891)
8
(+2 from 1891)
0.00356
18911213
(+125 from 1890)
6
(+1 from 1890)
0.00305
18901338
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00248
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Maisie

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

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#5742021#5162022#4352023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#6962021#5802022#4362023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4462021#4302022#3802023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2172021#2672022#2072023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3582021#2942022#3442023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3132021#3182022#2212023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2372021#2052022#2352023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2362021#1902022#1992023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#6982021#4472022#3882023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2792021#2502022#1622023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4482021#3782022#2652023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2332021#2542022#1442023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#6712021#3642022#3332023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4552021#5752022#3262023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4332021#2882022#4032023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4222021#2522022#2122023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3842021#3002022#2412023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4652021#3122022#3072023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1942021#2612022#1522023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4952021#2992022#4102023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3852021#3302022#2622023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2432021#2612022#1842023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#6652021#5042022#3292023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#8722021#2552022#3062023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3052021#5032022#2492023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3342021#2802022#4762023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3722021#2002022#2452023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3522021#1882022#1902023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3352021#3022022#3202023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4702021#4242022#5462023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#8702021#6522022#4522023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1392021#982022#1042023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5172021#3942022#2972023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3302020#2342022#3822023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3052021#2302022#3072023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4192021#5352022#4032023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2342021#1132022#1022023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3022021#3712022#1002023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2872019#6072020#4392023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5882019#3472020#4672023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1832018#1772021#1612023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1972017#1612021#2232022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2582016#2382019#2132023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1532017#1772018

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1292021

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#572023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1892023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1922023

Popularity Rankings for Maisie in other Countries and American Territories

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

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#172021#242022#152023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#312021#212022#202023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#402019#412020#362021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#572021#592022#642023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#932021#682022#892023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#782023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1882021#1682022#1312023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9742020#5052021#8902022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7342014

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

Is Maisie a Name for Boys or Girls?

Maisie is almost exclusively given to girls, appreciated for its delicate and pretty connotation, aligning well with feminine qualities.

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

Maisie in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Maisie Williams (Actress, born 1997): A British actress best known for her role as Arya Stark in the TV series "Game of Thrones."
  • Maisie Richardson-Sellers (Actress, born 1992): A British actress recognized for her roles in "The Originals" and "Legends of Tomorrow."
  • Maisie Dobbs (Fictional Character): A fictional British private investigator and psychologist created by author Jacqueline Winspear.
  • Maisie Adam (Comedian, born 1994): A British stand-up comedian and writer who has appeared on various UK television comedy shows.
  • Maisie Ward (Author, 1889–1975): A British author and biographer who wrote extensively on religious and literary subjects.
  • Maisie Trollette (Drag Performer, born 1933): An English drag queen celebrated as one of the oldest performing drag artists in the world.
  • Maisie Lockwood ("Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," 2018 Film): A young girl who discovers her unique heritage and connection to the dinosaurs.
  • Maisie Williams ("Game of Thrones," 2011 TV Series): An actress who plays Arya Stark, a pivotal character in this epic fantasy series.
  • "Maisie Dobbs" (2003 Novel Series): Follows the adventures of a former wartime nurse turned private investigator in post-WWI England.
  • Maisie Ravier ("Maisie," 1939 Film Series): A sassy showgirl who gets involved in various adventures and mysteries.
  • Maisie McKenzie ("Home and Away," 1988 TV Series): A character navigating life and relationships in the fictional town of Summer Bay.
  • "Maisie" (2020 Song by The 1975): A song that captures the complexity of modern relationships through the lens of a character named Maisie.
  • Maisie Drive (London, Ontario, Canada): A residential street in the city of London, Ontario.
  • Maisie Ridge (South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean): A prominent ridge located on the island of South Georgia.
  • Maisie Lake (British Columbia, Canada): A small lake situated in the Thompson-Nicola region of British Columbia.
  • Maisie Meadow (Colorado, USA): A scenic meadow located within Rocky Mountain National Park.
  • Maisie Bay (Queensland, Australia): A bay located along the northeastern coast of Queensland.
  • Maisie Island (Alaska, USA): An island in the Alexander Archipelago of Alaska.

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