Will my child share the name Maisy with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 82 UK babies named Maisy per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Maisy in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Maisy becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Maisy has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 116 places in the last five years. Its peak was #100 in 2010. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Maisy popular in the US as well as the UK?

Maisy is more popular in the UK (#488) than in the US (#801). 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.

Is Maisy a popular baby name in the United States?

Maisy ranks #801 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #488

Maisy

Maisy is a distinctive choice, ranked #488 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Maisy in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#488

US Rank #801

About the Name Maisy

Maisy has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 116 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #100 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It briefly reached the UK top 100, though it typically sits a little further down the charts.

Maisy 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 #801 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.