Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Macy
GirlEnglish, French· “from a French place name”
- Meaning
- from a French place name
- Origin
- English, French
- Pronunciation
- MAY-see
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #720
- US babies 2025
- 390
- Best rank
- #219 (2003)
- Peak year
- 2003
Meaning and origin of Macy
Macy is an English and French name that is usually said to mean “from a French place name”.
Macy is an English surname that comes from Massy, a place name in northern France brought to England after the Norman Conquest. The place name is thought to go back to a Gallo-Roman estate name, but its meaning is unclear. In the United States the name is closely tied to Macy's, the New York department store known for its Thanksgiving Day parade, and singer Macy Gray has also helped make it familiar. As a girl's name, Macy has a bright, friendly sound in the family of Lacey and Stacy. Macey and Maci are common alternative spellings.
Other spellings with the same sound: Macey.
Popularity over time
Macy first appears in US Social Security records in 1885. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 48 different years, starting in 1885. Its best national rank was #219 in 2003, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,483 babies. In 2025, 390 babies were named Macy, and it ranked #720 nationally. That is 50% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,393 in 1920, #2,987 in 1950, #2,570 in 1980, #233 in 2000, #291 in 2010, and #720 in 2025. Of the 32,749 US girls named Macy since records began, 40% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 7,919 babies. Since 2010, 10,516 more have been named Macy.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kailey, Carolina, Mckenna, Perla, and Annika.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Macy ranked highest in Minnesota, Oregon, and Iowa.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | #321 | 18 |
| Oregon | #342 | 11 |
| Iowa | #348 | 10 |
| West Virginia | #348 | 5 |
| Washington | #401 | 18 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Macy is usually pronounced MAY-see, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with M and ends in “-cy”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Macey.
Middle names for Macy
A few middle names that flow with Macy: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Macy
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Macy mean?
Macy is an English and French name that is usually said to mean “from a French place name”.
What is the origin of the name Macy?
Macy has English and French roots. Macy is an English surname that comes from Massy, a place name in northern France brought to England after the Norman Conquest.
Is Macy a popular name?
Yes. Macy ranked #720 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Macy a boy or girl name?
Macy is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Macy?
Macy 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