Pearl or child of light
Maisyn is a modern creative spelling of Maisie, which originated as a Scottish diminutive of Margaret. It ultimately derives from the Greek word margarites, meaning pearl. This specific spelling follows the contemporary American trend of replacing 'ie' or 'y' with 'yn'.
Less common today
Maisyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,235 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
