The nameMaggie
Maggie is a pet form of Margaret.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
From the Greek margarites, "pearl".
Origin
English, of Greek origin.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Maggie
Maggie in France
1004thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2022peak year (45 births)
535babies named Maggie in France since 1900
Maggie was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 230 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Maggie. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Maggie in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 39 births a year on average, against 28 in the five years before.
Maggie in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maggie mean?
From the Greek margarites, "pearl".
What is the origin of the name Maggie?
English, of Greek origin.
Is Maggie a girl's or a boy's name?
Maggie is a girl's name.