Declining since 2000, #1,611 for girls today.
Popularity of Macey since 1900
Babies named Macey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 16 |
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 105 |
| 1980s | 227 |
| 1990s | 2,821 |
| 2000s | 4,820 |
| 2010s | 2,657 |
| 2020s | 802 |
Meaning & origin
Macey is a modern given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1900, but it saw its most significant use in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when it ranked highest. Since then, it has been on a declining trajectory, a trend that has continued since the year 2000. The name is most commonly found in states like Colorado, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. While its exact origins are debated, it is generally considered a variant of Macy or a surname-turned-first-name. As of 2025, Macey sits at rank 1,611, with about 1 in every 12,459 baby girls given the name, reflecting its niche but persistent appeal.
Macey emerged in the late 19th century as a given name, likely derived from the English surname Macy, which itself may come from the Old French personal name Massie or from a place name. It gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, often used as a feminine name. Its rise parallels other -ie and -ey ending names like Hailey and Macy.
Where Macey is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Macey” around the world
Where Macey lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
New Zealand
11
babies in 2025
Sources: NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mace
Sibling names for Macey
Names that share Macey's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Macey
Names whose popularity has moved with Macey's over the last 50 years.
