Maizie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Maizie originated from the English diminutive of Margaret, which means 'pearl' and traces back to the Greek word 'margaritēs'. The name has evolved through various historical forms and gained popularity in the late 19th century. It is often seen as a charming name with a playful connotation, and it does not have significant biblical relevance. Notable figures with this name include actress Maisie Williams and singer-songwriter Maisie Peters.
The name Maizie is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Maizie has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Maizie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1897th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3343rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10394th out of 12526 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13048th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4159th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1587th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Maizie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Maizie"
Pronunciation
/ˈmeɪzi/
Origin
English
Etymology
Maizie is a diminutive form of the name Margaret, which is derived from the Greek word 'margaritēs' meaning 'pearl'.
Meaning
Pearl
Language Evolution
Margaret (Old French: Marguerite), Margarita (Latin), Margaretus (Latin), Maizie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a charming and affectionate diminutive.
Variants & Derivatives
Maisie, Maggie, Marge, Margaret
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Maizie is perceived as a cute and whimsical name, often associated with charm and playfulness.
Famous People
Maisie Williams, an English actress known for her role in Game of Thrones, Maisie Peters, a British singer-songwriter
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Maizie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Maizie"
"Maizie" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1897th of 9107 | 347 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3343rd of 9204 | 136 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10394th of 12526 | 12 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 13048th of 27321 | 56 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4159th of 35406 | 531 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1587th of 30306 | 1,655 |
Regional Popularity of "Maizie" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Maizie" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
100.00% 2366th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
63.64% 2916th/4582 |
- | - |
79.85% 5959th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
27.66% 1102nd/3984 |
45.11% 2024th/4487 |
28.17% 1922nd/6822 |
25.84% 1622nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Maizie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Maizie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.