Maisie is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #40 in 2019 with 1,168 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2010 with 2,930 births ranking #14. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 248.7%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 240 girls born was named Maisie. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Maisie is a bright, affectionate Scottish diminutive of Margaret and shares the meaning 'pearl'. It feels playful, vintage, and full of charm.
Once mainly a nickname, Maisie has become a much-loved formal name in its own right. Its rise fits the return of jaunty vintage short forms in modern naming.