Girl
Maggie
pearl
About Maggie
Maggie bursts with personality and approachable warmth, immediately conjuring images of friendliness and genuine charm. While technically a diminutive, Maggie has claimed its place as a standalone name through sheer force of character and widespread affection. The double consonant creates a bouncy, energetic rhythm that suits an active, curious child while the overall impression remains decidedly feminine and sweet. This name has adorned beloved fictional characters, respected public figures, and countless wonderful everyday individuals, building associations of kindness and capability. Maggie feels like sunshine—bright, warm, impossible not to smile when saying it. The name requires no formal version, confidently standing on its own merit. Parents who choose Maggie often value authenticity over pretension, preferring names that feel like warm hugs rather than formal introductions. It's a name that ages beautifully, equally charming on a pigtailed preschooler and a accomplished grandmother.
Popularity of the Name Maggie
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #46 | ||||
| 1881 | #51 | ||||
| 1882 | #50 | ||||
| 1883 | #49 | ||||
| 1884 | #48 | ||||
| 1885 | #51 | ||||
| 1886 | #53 | ||||
| 1887 | #55 | ||||
| 1888 | #57 | ||||
| 1889 | #61 | ||||
| 1890 | #61 | ||||
| 1891 | #60 | ||||
| 1892 | #64 | ||||
| 1893 | #64 | ||||
| 1894 | #66 | ||||
| 1895 | #67 | ||||
| 1896 | #69 | ||||
| 1897 | #75 | ||||
| 1898 | #72 | ||||
| 1899 | #70 | ||||
| 1900 | #75 | #90 | |||
| 1901 | #80 | #105 | |||
| 1902 | #78 | #141 | |||
| 1903 | #80 | #100 | |||
| 1904 | #81 | ||||
| 1905 | #84 | ||||
| 1906 | #84 | ||||
| 1907 | #91 | #171 | |||
| 1908 | #95 | #133 | |||
| 1909 | #98 | #177 | |||
| 1910 | #95 | ||||
| 1911 | #111 | #167 | |||
| 1912 | #115 | ||||
| 1913 | #127 | #173 | |||
| 1914 | #141 | ||||
| 1915 | #150 | ||||
| 1916 | #157 | ||||
| 1917 | #161 | ||||
| 1918 | #158 | ||||
| 1919 | #155 | ||||
| 1920 | #172 | ||||
| 1921 | #173 | ||||
| 1922 | #170 | ||||
| 1923 | #176 | ||||
| 1924 | #181 | ||||
| 1925 | #179 | ||||
| 1926 | #189 | ||||
| 1927 | #188 | ||||
| 1928 | #198 | ||||
| 1929 | #212 | ||||
| 1930 | #216 | ||||
| 1931 | #222 | ||||
| 1932 | #224 | ||||
| 1933 | #233 | ||||
| 1934 | #233 | ||||
| 1935 | #240 | ||||
| 1936 | #242 | ||||
| 1937 | #251 | ||||
| 1938 | #262 | ||||
| 1939 | #260 | ||||
| 1940 | #278 | ||||
| 1941 | #276 | ||||
| 1942 | #289 | ||||
| 1943 | #291 | ||||
| 1944 | #296 | ||||
| 1945 | #326 | ||||
| 1946 | #350 | ||||
| 1947 | #346 | ||||
| 1948 | #354 | ||||
| 1949 | #384 | ||||
| 1950 | #382 | ||||
| 1951 | #424 | ||||
| 1952 | #424 | ||||
| 1953 | #464 | ||||
| 1954 | #480 | ||||
| 1955 | #485 | ||||
| 1956 | #554 | ||||
| 1957 | #558 | ||||
| 1958 | #560 | ||||
| 1959 | #523 | ||||
| 1960 | #535 | ||||
| 1961 | #572 | ||||
| 1962 | #613 | ||||
| 1963 | #606 | ||||
| 1964 | #653 | ||||
| 1965 | #756 | ||||
| 1966 | #740 | ||||
| 1967 | #660 | ||||
| 1968 | #752 | ||||
| 1969 | #789 | ||||
| 1970 | #808 | ||||
| 1971 | #716 | ||||
| 1972 | #648 | ||||
| 1973 | #505 | ||||
| 1974 | #498 | ||||
| 1975 | #463 | ||||
| 1976 | #470 | ||||
| 1977 | #473 | ||||
| 1978 | #532 | ||||
| 1979 | #439 | ||||
| 1980 | #463 | ||||
| 1981 | #440 | ||||
| 1982 | #383 | ||||
| 1983 | #314 | #589 | |||
| 1984 | #286 | #395 | |||
| 1985 | #265 | #566 | |||
| 1986 | #296 | ||||
| 1987 | #279 | ||||
| 1988 | #281 | ||||
| 1989 | #308 | ||||
| 1990 | #288 | #389 | |||
| 1991 | #296 | #379 | #580 | #259 | |
| 1992 | #271 | #497 | #241 | ||
| 1993 | #281 | #369 | #495 | #295 | |
| 1994 | #233 | #240 | #235 | ||
| 1995 | #250 | #271 | #197 | ||
| 1996 | #256 | #217 | #603 | #191 | |
| 1997 | #277 | #720 | #263 | #643 | #224 |
| 1998 | #249 | #585 | #224 | #368 | #211 |
| 1999 | #224 | #687 | #203 | #592 | #205 |
| 2000 | #198 | #793 | #214 | #446 | #210 |
| 2001 | #181 | #533 | #151 | #475 | #166 |
| 2002 | #190 | #514 | #197 | #428 | #173 |
| 2003 | #188 | #520 | #159 | #309 | #194 |
| 2004 | #205 | #462 | #137 | #398 | #176 |
| 2005 | #210 | #366 | #144 | #366 | #245 |
| 2006 | #189 | #355 | #156 | #297 | #212 |
| 2007 | #181 | #302 | #140 | #246 | #176 |
| 2008 | #214 | #255 | #129 | #218 | #212 |
| 2009 | #233 | #260 | #227 | #281 | #278 |
| 2010 | #225 | #265 | #151 | #221 | #278 |
| 2011 | #230 | #227 | #107 | #227 | #299 |
| 2012 | #247 | #238 | #133 | #218 | #272 |
| 2013 | #232 | #228 | #167 | #154 | #298 |
| 2014 | #238 | #200 | #156 | #236 | #299 |
| 2015 | #241 | #202 | #172 | #206 | #342 |
| 2016 | #242 | #187 | #154 | #198 | #332 |
| 2017 | #248 | #185 | #193 | #166 | #315 |
| 2018 | #294 | #171 | #188 | #187 | #358 |
| 2019 | #295 | #189 | #102 | #159 | #350 |
| 2020 | #293 | #190 | #132 | #152 | #383 |
| 2021 | #283 | #185 | #112 | #148 | #371 |
| 2022 | #294 | #207 | #112 | #144 | #351 |
| 2023 | #318 | #202 | #118 | #161 | #324 |
| 2024 | #299 | #184 | #118 | #133 | #341 |
| 2025 | #294 | #183 | #114 | #134 | #442 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Maggie
Names Similar to Maggie
Nicknames for Maggie
- Mag
- Mags
- Meggy
- Meg
Famous People Named Maggie
| Maggie Smith | British actress known for her roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" |
| Maggie Gyllenhaal | American actress known for her performances in "The Dark Knight" and "Secretary" |
| Maggie Cheung | Acclaimed Hong Kong actress and former Miss Hong Kong |
| Maggie Q | American actress and model known for her role in "Nikita" |
| Maggie Hassan | American politician and U.S. Senator from New Hampshire |
| Maggie Stiefvater | American author known for the "The Raven Cycle" series |
| Maggie Siff | American actress known for her roles in "Sons of Anarchy" and "Billions" |
| Maggie Rogers | American singer-songwriter and producer |
| Maggie MacNeil | Canadian Olympic gold medalist swimmer |
| Maggie Haberman | Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist |
| Maggie Wheeler | American actress known for playing Janice in "Friends" |
| Maggie Lindemann | American singer-songwriter and social media influencer |
| Maggie Nichols | American gymnast and NCAA champion |
| Maggie Lawson | American actress known for her roles in "Psych" and "Two and a Half Men" |
| Maggie Beer | Australian chef and food author |
| Maggie Alphonsi | English rugby player and sports commentator |
| Maggie Tabberer | Australian fashion icon and television presenter |
| Maggie Johnson | Former American actress and wife of Clint Eastwood |
| Maggie Lena Walker | American entrepreneur and activist, the first female bank president in the US |
Characters Named Maggie
| Maggie Simpson | Iconic animated character from "The Simpsons" |
| Maggie Greene | Character from "The Walking Dead" comic book and TV series |
| Maggie Carpenter | Lead character in the film "Runaway Bride," played by Julia Roberts |
| Maggie Winters | Character from the TV series "Maggie Winters," played by Faith Ford |
| Maggie Feller | Character in the movie "In Her Shoes," portrayed by Cameron Diaz |
| Maggie Mundy | Character from the novel "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" by Mitch Albom |
| Maggie Esmerelda | Character from the TV series "American Horror Story - Freak Show" |
| Maggie Ryan | Character from the "Young Indiana Jones Chronicles" TV series |
| Maggie Andrews | Character from the TV series "Downton Abbey" |
| Maggie Fitzgerald | Character in the TV series "Blue Bloods" |
| Maggie Baker | Protagonist in the novel "Maggie - A Girl of the Streets" by Stephen Crane |
| Maggie Winnock | Character from the TV series "Six Feet Under" |
| Maggie Hill | Character from the TV series "The Bold and the Beautiful" |
| Maggie Vera | Character from the TV series "Charmed" - 2018 reboot |
| Maggie Lizer | Character from the TV series "Arrested Development" |
| Maggie Cole | Protagonist in the TV series "The Trouble with Maggie Cole" |
| Maggie Sawyer | Character from DC Comics, known for her appearances in Superman comics |
| Maggie Burroughs | Character from the movie "Freddy's Dead - The Final Nightmare" |
| Maggie Wells | Character from the TV series "Northern Exposure" |