Macie

Meaning & origin

Macie has charted in U.S. Social Security records since 1882, but the modern rise began in 1985 and accelerated through the 1990s and 2000s. It reached its peak rank of 135 in 2011, with tens of thousands of babies named Macie in that era. As of 2025, the name remains in common use, ranking 438th and occurring at a rate of 1 in 2,286 newborns. Geographically, Macie shows particular popularity in Delaware, Mississippi, and Utah. The name's appeal likely lies in its familiar sound and the trend toward names ending in 'ie' or 'y'. Its spelling with an 'ie' gives it a softer, more feminine feel compared to the commercial brand Macy, and it fits alongside names like Zoe and Madelynn.

Macie is a variant of Macey, which originated as a French surname from a place name. It also has connections to the Old French word 'mace' meaning 'weapon'. Alternatively, it may be a diminutive of the name Mary or Margaret. The spelling Macie emerged in the United States in the late 19th century and gained popularity as a feminine given name, especially from the 1980s onward.