Maggy
A diminutive of the female given name Margaret.
Every Maggy since 1963 — 518 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maggy
Maggy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,277 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 518 American babies have been named Maggy. Its peak came in 2008, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maggy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maggy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,277 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,767 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,693 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,648 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,771 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,465 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,191 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,282 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,132 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,812 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,290 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,192 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,871 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,440 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,962 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,872 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,765 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,280 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,292 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,092 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,155 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,888 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,298 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,617 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,629 |
| 2000 | 15 | #7,023 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,476 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,265 |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,007 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,955 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maggy mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Margaret.
How popular is the name Maggy in 2025?
Maggy ranked #14,277 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maggy?
518 babies have been named Maggy in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maggy most popular?
Maggy peaked in 2008, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Maggy a boy or girl name?
Maggy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maggy rising or falling?
Maggy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.