Maizie
Meaningpearl · Scottish form of Margaret
- US rank
- #898
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #898 in 2025
295 babies were named Maizie in the US in 2025. It has climbed 587 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1891–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,450 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Maizie, 295 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maizie would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaizie first shows up in US birth records in 1891, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 134 years since.
- Best yearMaizie is at its all-time high right now: #898 in 2025.
- Then vs nowMaizie is 9.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 50,505 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 5,450.
- TrendMaizie has climbed 587 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #898. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMaizie is most popular in Kansas, where it ranks #324, followed by Nebraska (#335) and Utah (#385). It's in the top 1,000 in 19 states.
- MeaningMaizie is a Scottish form of Margaret, which means “pearl”.
About the name Maizie
Maizie is a girl name of Scottish origin meaning “pearl”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-zie”. US birth records list Maizie for girls from 1891 to 2025, in 75 of those 135 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #898 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #898, with 295 babies.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 8.7 | 115,533 girls |
| 1900s | 7.1 | 141,044 girls |
| 1910s | 18 | 54,526 girls |
| 1920s | 17 | 58,005 girls |
| 1930s | 8.8 | 113,250 girls |
| 1940s | 0.9 | 1,075,269 girls |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 girls |
| 1990s | 6.5 | 153,610 girls |
| 2000s | 18 | 54,466 girls |
| 2010s | 47 | 21,290 girls |
| 2020s | 130 | 7,674 girls |
Other spellings of Maizie
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 Maizie
What does the name Maizie mean?
Maizie means “pearl” in Scottish, as a form of Margaret.
What is the origin of the name Maizie?
Maizie has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Isla, Paisley, Scottie.
Is Maizie a boy or girl name?
Maizie is a girl name.
How popular is the name Maizie?
Maizie ranked #898 for US girls in 2025, given to 295 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#898).