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Macie
GirlEnglish, French· “variant of Macy, a surname”
- Meaning
- variant of Macy, a surname
- Origin
- English, French
- Pronunciation
- MAY-see
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #438
- US babies 2025
- 703
- Best rank
- #357 (2011)
- Peak year
- 2011
Meaning and origin of Macie
Macie is an English and French name that is usually said to mean “variant of Macy, a surname”.
Macie is a spelling of Macy, an English surname that is usually traced to the French place name Massy or Macey, itself derived from a Latin personal name. The surname is famous through the Macy's department store, founded in New York by Rowland Hussey Macy. As a given name Macie is also used as a pet form of names such as Mackenzie. It became popular in the United States in the late twentieth century, fitting the trend for friendly, surname-style girls' names. It is bright, cheerful and easy to say.
Popularity over time
Macie first appears in US Social Security records in 1882. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 77 different years, starting in 1882. Its best national rank was #357 in 2011, the same year it reached its highest count of 906 babies. In 2025, 703 babies were named Macie, and it ranked #438 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #795 in 1920, #2,729 in 1950, #4,436 in 1980, #487 in 2000, #373 in 2010, and #438 in 2025. Of the 23,472 US girls named Macie since records began, 32% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 6,578 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Madisyn, Elisa, Aubrie, Addisyn, and Audrina.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Macie ranked highest in Mississippi, Delaware, and Utah.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #161 | 16 |
| Delaware | #203 | 5 |
| Utah | #216 | 22 |
| Kentucky | #268 | 17 |
| Nebraska | #280 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Macie is usually pronounced MAY-see, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with M and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Macie
A few middle names that flow with Macie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Macie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Macie mean?
Macie is an English and French name that is usually said to mean “variant of Macy, a surname”.
What is the origin of the name Macie?
Macie has English and French roots. Macie is a spelling of Macy, an English surname that is usually traced to the French place name Massy or Macey, itself derived from a Latin personal name.
Is Macie a popular name?
Yes. Macie ranked #438 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Macie a boy or girl name?
Macie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Macie?
Macie is usually pronounced MAY-see. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings