Declining since 2012, #770 for girls today.
Popularity of Maci since 1973
Babies named Maci per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 146 |
| 1990s | 1,790 |
| 2000s | 4,250 |
| 2010s | 12,247 |
| 2020s | 2,882 |
Meaning & origin
Maci entered the U.S. naming data in 1973, but its real ascent began in the 2000s, peaking at rank 770 in 2011 before a gradual decline. In 2025, about 1 in 4,566 girls were named Maci, placing it outside the top 500. The name is most popular in West Virginia, Mississippi, and Kentucky, reflecting a regional preference for modern Scottish-inspired names. While its root 'mac' is ancient, Maci itself is a contemporary invention, likely boosted by pop culture associations like the Teen Mom personality. Its trajectory suggests a fading trend, but its brevity and phonetic clarity give it lasting appeal among parents seeking an alternative to Macy or Macie.
Maci is a modern variant of Macy, which itself originated as an English surname derived from the Old French 'Mace' or from a place name. The name gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th century, partly influenced by the character Maci Bookout on the reality television series 'Teen Mom' (since 2009). It is often used as a feminine given name, though its roots are patronymic.
Where Maci 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mac, Mace
Sibling names for Maci
Names that share Maci's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Maci
Names whose popularity has moved with Maci's over the last 50 years.
