Maisy
Meaningpearl · Scottish form of Margaret
- US rank
- #745
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #745 in 2025
365 babies were named Maisy in the US in 2025. It has climbed 386 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1991–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Maisy you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,403 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Maisy, 365 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maisy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaisy first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
- Best yearMaisy is at its all-time high right now: #745 in 2025.
- Then vs nowMaisy is 6.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 27,548 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 4,403.
- TrendMaisy has climbed 386 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #745. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMaisy is most popular in South Dakota, where it ranks #188, followed by Oregon (#353) and Utah (#361). It's in the top 1,000 in 24 states.
- MeaningMaisy is a Scottish form of Margaret, which means “pearl”.
About the name Maisy
Maisy is a girl name of Scottish origin meaning “pearl”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-isy”. US birth records list Maisy for girls from 1991 to 2025, in 35 of those 35 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #745 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #745, with 365 babies.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.2 | 121,951 girls |
| 2000s | 37 | 27,360 girls |
| 2010s | 92 | 10,918 girls |
| 2020s | 185 | 5,397 girls |
More Scottish girl names
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Paisley · from Paisley, Scotland
- Unisex name: Scottie · a Scot
- Girl name: Eva · life
- Unisex name: Skylar · scholar
- Unisex name: Blair · plain, field
- Girl name: Gracie · grace
- Girl name: Maisie · pearl
Questions about the name Maisy
What does the name Maisy mean?
Maisy means “pearl” in Scottish, as a form of Margaret.
What is the origin of the name Maisy?
Maisy has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Isla, Paisley, Scottie.
Is Maisy a boy or girl name?
Maisy is a girl name.
How popular is the name Maisy?
Maisy ranked #745 for US girls in 2025, given to 365 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#745).