Holding steady.
Popularity of Massey since 1917
Babies named Massey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 | 28 |
| 1930s | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 12 | 5 |
| 2010s | 20 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Massey is a rare given name in the United States, almost always drawn from the surname. Its earliest recorded use in the Social Security data dates to 1917, and its peak year came soon after in 1924. Since then, the name has maintained a stable but very low level of use, never appearing on the national top 1000 list. As of the latest data (2025), it remains an uncommon choice, used for both boys and girls. The name is most familiar as a surname associated with the Massey family of agricultural machinery fame or the actor Raymond Massey. Without a clear etymological meaning in the context of a first name, it remains a surname-style choice that appeals to parents seeking something distinctive.
Massey is most often a surname used as a given name. The surname Massey has several possible origins: it may come from the Norman place name Massy (in Seine-Maritime or elsewhere in France) or from a Germanic personal name. It was brought to England after the Norman Conquest and has been used as a first name occasionally since the early 20th century, especially for females.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mas, Mace
Variants: Massy
Sibling names for Massey
Names that share Massey's style, for a brother or sister.
