Mayzie
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially related to the month of May.
Name Census estimates that about 1,005 living Americans carry the first name Mayzie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mayzie today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mayzie births was 2024 (84 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mayzie. 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.
Key insights
- • Mayzie is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 10 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.0K
~ 1 in 341,049 Americans
Peak year
2024
84 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,241
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Mayzie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mayzie from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 473 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Mayzie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mayzie 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 Mayzie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mayzies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 15 states and territories. Utah, Texas, Ohio recorded the most babies named Mayzie, while Wisconsin, Virginia, Tennessee recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mayzie
The name Mayzie is believed to have its origins in the English language, with roots dating back to the 18th century. It is thought to be a diminutive form of the name Mary, which itself has Hebrew roots meaning "bitter" or "beloved." The name Mayzie was likely created as a playful variation, perhaps inspired by the nickname "Maisy" or "Maisie."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mayzie can be found in the 1784 novel "The Vicar of Wakefield" by Oliver Goldsmith, where a character named Mayzie is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use, at least in literary circles, by the late 18th century.
In the 19th century, the name Mayzie gained some popularity, particularly in certain regions of the United States. One notable bearer of the name was Mayzie Jones (1847-1932), a prominent educator and suffragist from Missouri. She was a pioneering figure in the fight for women's rights and was actively involved in the women's suffrage movement.
Another historical figure named Mayzie was Mayzie Frost (1871-1958), an American actress and vaudeville performer. She was known for her comedic skills and entertaining stage presence, and she toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe in the early 20th century.
In the literary world, the name Mayzie was immortalized in the beloved children's book "Horton Hatches the Egg" by Dr. Seuss, published in 1940. The character Mayzie the Lazy Bird, who abandons her egg, has become a memorable part of the classic story.
Another notable bearer of the name was Mayzie Taylor (1904-1976), an American blues singer and musician. She was a prominent figure in the Chicago blues scene in the 1920s and 1930s, known for her powerful vocals and stage presence.
While the name Mayzie has never been among the most popular given names, it has maintained a distinct charm and uniqueness throughout its history. Its playful sound and literary associations have contributed to its enduring appeal, making it a memorable and intriguing choice for parents seeking a unique name for their child.
People
Mayzie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mayzie 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
Mayzie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mayzie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,005 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mayzie 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 341,049 US residents.
Is Mayzie a common name?
We classify Mayzie as "Rare". It ranks above 90.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,013 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mayzie most popular?
The single biggest year for Mayzie was 2024, when 84 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mayzie is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mayzie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mayzie 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.