Maisy Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Maisy is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Maisy?
Maisy is spelled M-A-I-S-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Maisy at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Maisy is a diminutive form of the name Margaret, which means “pearl.”
- Origin
- Maisy is commonly associated with English-speaking countries as a pet form of Margaret.
- Pronunciation
- MAY-zee · 2 syllables
Maisy Popularity in 2025
Rank#745
Recorded Births365
- Girls usage rose 56 places to #745 and recorded 14 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Maisy Mean?
Maisy is a diminutive form of the name Margaret, which means “pearl.”
Origin: Maisy is commonly associated with English-speaking countries as a pet form of Margaret.
How Do You Pronounce Maisy?
PronunciationMAY-zee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Maisy?
- History
- The name Maisy has been used as a familiar nickname in English contexts since the early 20th century.
Maisy Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 365 | #745 |
| 2024 | Girls | 351 | #801 |
| 2023 | Girls | 356 | #790 |
| 2022 | Girls | 268 | #987 |
| 2021 | Girls | 249 | #1,020 |
| 2020 | Girls | 212 | #1,131 |
| 2019 | Girls | 215 | #1,125 |
| 2018 | Girls | 167 | #1,346 |
| 2017 | Girls | 178 | #1,311 |
| 2016 | Girls | 212 | #1,179 |
| 2015 | Girls | 222 | #1,139 |
| 2014 | Girls | 181 | #1,308 |
| 2013 | Girls | 143 | #1,529 |
| 2012 | Girls | 97 | #2,003 |
| 2011 | Girls | 91 | #2,103 |
| 2010 | Girls | 94 | #2,093 |
| 2009 | Girls | 85 | #2,286 |
| 2008 | Girls | 62 | #2,855 |
| 2007 | Girls | 74 | #2,509 |
| 2006 | Girls | 62 | #2,815 |
| 2005 | Girls | 65 | #2,607 |
| 2004 | Girls | 69 | #2,446 |
| 2003 | Girls | 62 | #2,577 |
| 2002 | Girls | 63 | #2,497 |
When Was Maisy Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
365 recorded births
National rank #745
2023 · Girls
356 recorded births
National rank #790
2024 · Girls
351 recorded births
National rank #801
2022 · Girls
268 recorded births
National rank #987
Where Maisy Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SD | #188 | 6 |
| OR | #353 | 10 |
| UT | #361 | 12 |
| NE | #396 | 5 |
| MN | #459 | 11 |
| SC | #467 | 10 |
| WA | #478 | 14 |
| TN | #497 | 15 |