Maggy
Pearl of the ocean, from the French name Marguerite.
Name Census estimates that about 499 living Americans carry the first name Maggy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Maggy today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maggy births was 2008 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maggy. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
499
~ 1 in 686,882 Americans
Peak year
2008
22 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,708
Tracked since 1963
Popularity
Maggy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maggy from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 156 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maggy by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Maggy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maggys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Maggy
The name Maggy is derived from the Hebrew name Marghareta, which means "pearl." It has its origins in ancient Greek culture and language, where the word "margarites" referred to a type of precious stone or pearl.
The earliest known use of the name Maggy dates back to the 4th century AD, when it was mentioned in religious texts and scriptures of the Eastern Orthodox Church. It was a popular name among early Christian communities in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Maggy was Marghareta of Antioch, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. She is celebrated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches for her unwavering faith and sacrifice.
In the Middle Ages, the name Maggy gained popularity throughout Europe, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions. Notable individuals with this name include Marghareta of Navarre (1492-1549), a renowned writer and patron of the arts, and Marghareta of Valois (1553-1615), a French princess and influential figure in the religious wars of the 16th century.
During the Renaissance period, the name Maggy was favored by many aristocratic and noble families across Europe. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Marghareta of Parma (1522-1586), a powerful regent and governor of the Netherlands, who played a crucial role in the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule.
In the 17th century, the name Maggy was particularly popular in England and Scotland. Marghareta Cavendish (1623-1673) was a prominent writer, philosopher, and scientist known for her groundbreaking work in various fields, including natural philosophy and science fiction.
As the name Maggy spread across different cultures and regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Maggie, Madge, Meg, and Peggy. These variations further contributed to the name's rich history and cultural significance.
People
Maggy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maggy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Maggy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maggy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 499 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maggy going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 686,882 US residents.
Is Maggy a common name?
We classify Maggy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 512 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maggy most popular?
The single biggest year for Maggy was 2008, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maggy is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Maggy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maggy in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.