Maizy
A girl's name of Old English origin with 1,495 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Parents who choose Maizy tend to be looking for something that feels real but not common — a name with 1,495 recorded births and a peak of 105 in 2024, enough history to feel legitimate without being ordinary.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Maizy a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Maizy ranks #1899 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Maizy is a girl's baby name of Old English origin, a variant spelling of Maisie, a Scottish diminutive of Margaret — from the Latin margarita meaning 'pearl.' The -zy spelling gives it a slightly more playful, contemporary character.
About 1,495 U.S. births are recorded. Maizy has the same irresistible vintage-cottage charm as Maisie — warm, cheerful, and the kind of name that sounds like it comes with mud on its boots and a wide, delighted grin.
EtymologyShow more
In the American context, Maizy is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1995–2024). Its Old English roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Maizy is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #1899), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Maizy climbed 3782 spots in the last 20 years — from #5681 to #1899.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 434 | #2188 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 681 | #2678 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 339 | #4289 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 41 | #10695 | — |
The Story of Maizy
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Maizy is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Maizy are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Maizy?
Only about 1 in every 34,286 babies born in 2024 was named Maizy — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1995, peaked in the 2010s with 681 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Maizy by the numbers
- Would fill 31 school buses
- Meeting one Maizy per day would take 4.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(29 years, 1995–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 105 | #1899 |
| 2023 | 90 | #2131 |
| 2022 | 87 | #2183 |
| 2021 | 77 | #2358 |
| 2020 | 75 | #2367 |
| 2019 | 89 | #2121 |
| 2018 | 68 | #2575 |
| 2017 | 61 | #2806 |
| 2016 | 75 | #2455 |
| 2015 | 87 | #2183 |
| 2014 | 81 | #2300 |
| 2013 | 63 | #2753 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2962 |
| 2011 | 47 | #3440 |
| 2010 | 52 | #3186 |
| 2009 | 48 | #3442 |
| 2008 | 47 | #3514 |
| 2007 | 43 | #3763 |
| 2006 | 35 | #4227 |
| 2005 | 32 | #4328 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–2024