Maggie

Rank 295th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Maggie was 295th most popular baby name for girls and 625th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,068 babies were named Maggie in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,145 babies in the United States were named Maggie. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Maggie is around 25 to 29 years old.

The name "Maggie" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Maggie is Mag.

Maggie Meaning & Origin

Maggie is a sweet, charming name that often evokes connotations of warmth and friendliness; it is also a diminutive form of Margaret which means 'pearl' in Greek.

The name Maggie is described as spirited, homely and tranquil.

Pronunciation

Maggie is pronounced mah-gee in English. The name Maggie has 6 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Maggie

  • "Maggie" is a nickname for Margaret, which has been one of the most popular names for female babies born in the United States. Iconic characters named Maggie include Maggie Simpson from television's "The Simpsons" and Maggie Greene from "The Walking Dead".

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Geography

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