Maggie

Meaning of Maggie

Maggie is usually a short form of Margaret, which means "pearl."

Maggie has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Maggie

Maggie has held fairly steady, sitting around #294 in 2025 after peaking at #181 in 2001.

Notable people named Maggie

• Maggie Smith
  British actress of stage/screen
• Maggie Gyllenhaal
  American actress and filmmaker
• Maggie Rogers
  American singer-songwriter
• Maggie Siff
  American actress (TV/Film)
• Maggie Hassan
  U.S. Senator, New Hampshire

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Questions about the name Maggie

What does the name Maggie mean?

Maggie means maggie is usually a short form of margaret, which means "pearl.", and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Maggie a boy's or a girl's name?

Maggie is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Maggie?

In 2025, Maggie ranked #294 for girls, up from #300 the year before.

When was Maggie most popular?

Maggie peaked at #181 in 2001.