Name meaning & stats
Maggie
Maggie means “pearl” (Ancient Greek origin). 69,171 US babies since 1940, peak 2007. Notable Maggies are 1.3× over-represented as singers.
What it means
“pearl”
Ancient GreekPet form of Margaret
In US birth records
Peak year: 2007
69,171 US babies were named Maggie between 1940 and 2025.
Where Maggies end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.1× | High · 30 people |
| Writer | 1.2× | High · 25 people |
| Singer | 1.3× | Medium · 18 people |
| Journalist | 1.3× | Medium · 11 people |
Among notable women who are singers, Maggies show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Spelling family
Maggie is the main spelling
- Maggie 98%
- Maggi 1%
- Maggy 1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2007)