Mazie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Mazie is an English name derived from Margaret, which means pearl in Greek. It has evolved through various languages and forms, maintaining its association with beauty and value. The name has gained popularity as a diminutive, especially in the late 19th century. Today, it is seen as a friendly and warm name, with notable figures bearing the name.
The name Mazie is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Mazie has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling 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, 'Mazie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 527th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 799th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2096th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5908th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6304th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2505th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1350th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mazie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mazie"
Pronunciation
/ˈmeɪzi/
Origin
English
Etymology
Mazie is derived from the name 'Margaret', which comes from the Greek word 'margaritēs', meaning 'pearl'. The name has evolved into various forms through different languages and cultures.
Meaning
pearl
Language Evolution
Margaret (Greek), Margaret (Latin), Margarite (Old French), Mazey (English), Mazie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Mazie gained popularity in the late 19th century as a diminutive form of Margaret, especially in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Maisie, Maggie, Margie, Maisy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Mazie is viewed as a charming and whimsical name, often associated with friendliness and warmth.
Famous People
Mazie Hirono, American politician, Mazie McAlpine, American actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mazie"
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 "Mazie"
"Mazie" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 527th of 9107 | 3,156 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 799th of 9204 | 1,470 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2096th of 12526 | 523 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5908th of 19264 | 132 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6304th of 27321 | 199 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2505th of 35406 | 1,084 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1350th of 30306 | 2,064 |
Regional Popularity of "Mazie" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 "Mazie" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
63.98% 906th/1416 |
39.67% 547th/1379 |
17.50% 414th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
89.07% 1377th/1546 |
66.77% 1039th/1556 |
23.63% 556th/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
49.32% 1407th/2853 |
- |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
47.18% 2162nd/4582 |
86.77% 4481st/5164 |
53.52% 3914th/7313 |
45.64% 3406th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
25.93% 1033rd/3984 |
40.90% 1835th/4487 |
22.57% 1540th/6822 |
23.52% 1476th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mazie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mazie" 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.