Macey
Macey is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Domain of Maccius or weapon-bearer.
Origin and history
Macey is a given name of English origin derived from an Old French surname, which itself stems from a Roman place name like Massy or Macy. It evolved as a surname before becoming popular as a feminine given name in the United States. Today, it remains a familiar and modern variant spelling of Macy.
Popularity in the United States
11,536 babies in the United States have been named Macey since 1880. It ranks #1504 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1335.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.4 %)
- OH (7 %)
- CA (6.2 %)
- IN (4.7 %)
- TN (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 16 |
| 1910-1920 | 30 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 12 |
| 1940-1950 | 10 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 30 |
| 1970-1980 | 105 |
| 1980-1990 | 227 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,821 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,820 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,657 |
| 2020-2029 | 802 |
Famous people named Macey
- Macey Cruthird: Actress
Nicknames
Mace
Fun facts
- Macey originated as an English surname imported from Normandy after the 1066 Conquest.
- It serves as a popular phonetic alternative to the more traditional spelling Macy.