Maggie sits comfortably in the UK charts at #183 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#183
US Rank #300
About the Name Maggie
Maggie is holding steady in the rankings at #183. It reached its peak of #171 in 2018 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Maggie is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #300 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Maggie
Unlikely. With around 266 UK babies named Maggie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Maggie in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Maggie has held a stable position around #183 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #171 in 2018 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Maggie is more popular in the UK (#183) than in the US (#300). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Maggie include: Maggie Beer — Maggie Beer is an Australian chef, food author, restaurateur, and food manufacturer.; Maggie Stiefvater — Margaret Stiefvater is an American author who is best known for her young adult fantasy series The Wolves of Mercy Falls and The Raven Cycle..
Maggie appears in the US top 500 at #300 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
266
UK babies named Maggie (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 8 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Maggie
Likely around 1 other Maggie in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Maggie
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Dame Margaret Natalie Smith was a British actress. Known for her wit in both comedic and dramatic roles, she had an extensive career on stage and screen for over seven decades and was one of Britain's most recognisable and prolific actresses.
Maggie Beer is an Australian chef, food author, restaurateur, and food manufacturer. Beer was one of the judges on The Great Australian Bake Off alongside Matt Moran until 2022 and is also a regular guest on MasterChef Australia.