Maggie
Pronunciation: [ m-AG-ee ]
Does Maggie flow with your last name?
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Reviewed by the NamingEverything Editorial Team · Updated
Similar Names
Names Like Maggie
Same sound, same style — different options
Nicknames
Nicknames for Maggie
6 shorthand options for every setting
Meaning & Origin
Playground Safety
Similar to Maggie
See all →What the Maggie report tells you
$9Personalized to your state, siblings, and priorities. Free playground safety preview included.
Is Maggie the #1 name in your state, or barely on the radar?
Enter your other kids' names. We score how well they sound together.
Playground safety check is free. Full report is $9.
What do you want to do with this name?
Add it to your shortlist. Not losing this one.
Put Maggie head-to-head with your other picks.
Start comparing →See what Maggie actually gets called.
Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Maggie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1987.
Over 35 babies have been named Maggie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maggie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,363 for boy names in the US .
Popularity Over Time
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Names You Might Also Love
See all →"lofty, sublime"
"voice, sound"
"my God is an oath (from Elisheba)"
"the protective hand, guardian counselor"
"guiding light"
Compare Maggie with:
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,363
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Sibling Match
Premium
Check how Maggie fits with existing sibling names — style, sound, and origin.
Enter sibling names above to see compatibility.
Also a Girl Name
Maggie is also used as a girl name, ranked #299.
View Maggie as a girl name →Similar Names
See all names like Maggie →For Parents
Start a baby registry
Free welcome box on Amazon
The Baby Name Wizard
Names that age well — book
Nursery name sign
Personalized wooden letters
We may earn a commission from these links.
Compare Maggie with...
Can't decide?
Start a tournament bracket with Maggie and other names you're considering.
Start a TournamentLike this name?
Check how Maggie sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.
Analyze This NameExplore More Generators
-
🧝
Fantasy Name Generator
Create names for D&D and RPG characters
-
🐾
Pet Name Generator
Find the perfect name for your furry friend
-
🎭
Character Name Generator
Names for fictional characters across genres
Names You Might Also Like
View all →Chinese origin
"lofty, sublime"
#31,507 in US
Persian origin
"voice, sound"
#31,429 in US
Hebrew origin
"my God is an oath (from Elisheba)"
#31,479 in US
Germanic origin
"the protective hand, guardian counselor"
#31,266 in US
Latin poetic origin
"guiding light"
#31,433 in US
Latin Aemilius origin
"industrious, eager, striving"
#31,523 in US
Latin via American origin
"variant of Vernon: alder grove, sprin..."
#31,264 in US
Save Your Name Card
Download a shareable image with Maggie's meaning, origin, and popularity. Ready for Instagram, Pinterest, or texting to your partner.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maggie
Is Maggie a boy or girl name?
How do you pronounce Maggie?
How popular is the name Maggie?
What are common nicknames for Maggie?
Is Maggie a common or rare name?
About the Name Maggie
Maggie is a boy name .
Is Maggie a boy or girl name? Maggie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,363 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #299. Maggie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Maggie is currently ranked #31,363 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maggie include Mag, Magg, Maggy, May, Maie, and Magkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Keep Exploring
Recommended for Parents
Start a registry
Free welcome box on Amazon
Baby Name Wizard
Names that actually age well
Nursery name sign
Personalized wooden letters
We may earn a commission from these links.
Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis