Maggie
A diminutive of the female given name Margaret.
Every Maggie since 1880 — 123,360 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maggie
Maggie is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #294 in 2025 with 1,041 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 123,360 American babies have been named Maggie. Its peak came in 2007, when 1,874 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maggie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maggie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,041 | #294 | — | — |
| 2024 | 1,057 | #299 | — | — |
| 2023 | 977 | #318 | — | — |
| 2022 | 1,076 | #294 | — | — |
| 2021 | 1,124 | #283 | — | — |
| 2020 | 1,091 | #293 | — | — |
| 2019 | 1,135 | #295 | — | — |
| 2018 | 1,128 | #294 | — | — |
| 2017 | 1,287 | #248 | — | — |
| 2016 | 1,324 | #242 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,338 | #241 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,356 | #238 | — | — |
| 2013 | 1,386 | #232 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,308 | #247 | — | — |
| 2011 | 1,389 | #230 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,409 | #225 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,426 | #233 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,607 | #214 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,874 | #181 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,853 | #189 | 5 | #13,263 |
| 2005 | 1,658 | #210 | 5 | #12,615 |
| 2004 | 1,631 | #205 | 12 | #6,380 |
| 2003 | 1,718 | #188 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,697 | #190 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,819 | #181 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,614 | #198 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,137 | #250 | — | — |
| 1990 | 958 | #288 | — | — |
| 1985 | 945 | #265 | — | — |
| 1980 | 460 | #463 | — | — |
| 1975 | 408 | #463 | — | — |
| 1970 | 172 | #808 | — | — |
| 1965 | 175 | #756 | — | — |
| 1960 | 325 | #535 | — | — |
| 1955 | 348 | #486 | — | — |
| 1950 | 444 | #383 | — | — |
| 1945 | 440 | #326 | — | — |
| 1940 | 511 | #278 | — | — |
| 1935 | 686 | #240 | — | — |
| 1930 | 794 | #216 | 9 | #2,925 |
| 1925 | 1,215 | #179 | 8 | #3,300 |
| 1920 | 1,299 | #172 | 7 | #3,695 |
| 1915 | 1,269 | #150 | — | — |
| 1910 | 940 | #95 | 5 | #1,755 |
| 1905 | 809 | #84 | 6 | #1,179 |
| 1900 | 1,045 | #75 | 5 | #1,426 |
| 1895 | 890 | #67 | — | — |
| 1890 | 891 | #61 | 10 | #652 |
| 1885 | 716 | #51 | — | — |
| 1880 | 582 | #46 | — | — |
Famous people named Maggie
- Maggie Smith Actor · b. 1934
- Maggie Reilly Singer · b. 1956
- Maggie Gyllenhaal Actor · b. 1977
- Maggie Cheung Actor · b. 1964
- Maggie Grace Actor · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maggie mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Margaret.
How popular is the name Maggie in 2025?
Maggie ranked #294 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,041 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maggie?
123,360 babies have been named Maggie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maggie most popular?
Maggie peaked in 2007, when 1,874 newborns received the name.
Is Maggie a boy or girl name?
Maggie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maggie rising or falling?
Maggie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Maggie?
Well-known people named Maggie include Maggie Smith (actor), Maggie Reilly (singer), Maggie Gyllenhaal (actor).