Maisie is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #293 in 2023 with 1,063 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,328 births ranking #233. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,587.3%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,508 girls born was named Maisie. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.