Masie
A girl's name of Scottish Gaelic origin with 472 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Masie currently holds position #6064. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
With records stretching from 1890 to 2024, Masie has over 134 years of American history behind it — long enough to have been worn by great-grandparents and potentially rediscovered by today’s parents.
In the most recent SSA release, Masie ranks #6064 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Masie is a girl's baby name of Scottish origin, a simplified spelling of Maisie — a Scottish diminutive of Margaret meaning 'pearl,' from the Latin margarita. This compact form strips away the extra letters while keeping the name's gentle Scottish character.
Maisie and its variants have seen a significant revival in the 21st century, embraced by parents who love vintage-sounding names with genuine historical roots. Masie offers the same warm, old-fashioned charm in an even more streamlined form.
EtymologyShow more
Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Masie is rooted in the Scottish Gaelic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1890 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Masie’s rarity (472 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Masie climbed 7636 spots in the last 20 years — from #13700 to #6064.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 67 | #8777 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 102 | #11687 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 87 | #11262 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 59 | #10667 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 21 | #4534 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 37 | #4148 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 48 | #4409 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 46 | #3841 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 5 | #1462 | — |
The Story of Masie
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Masie is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Masie are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Masie?
Only about 1 in every 180,000 babies born in 2024 was named Masie — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1890, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 102 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Masie by the numbers
- Would fill 10 school buses
- Meeting one Masie per day would take 1.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(55 years, 1890–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20 | #6064 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7138 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8345 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9342 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12996 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10221 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8443 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8608 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7484 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8766 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9945 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11634 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18606 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14296 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18863 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9881 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12313 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16434 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9240 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13700 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1890–2024