Macie
Macie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Weapon or place of Maccius.
Origin and history
Macie is an English name derived from the surname Macy, which originates from a French place name based on the Roman personal name Maccius. While historically recorded as a surname and rare given name, it gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Today, it serves as a modern, friendly alternative to classic names like Macy or Maisie.
Popularity in the United States
23,472 babies in the United States have been named Macie since 1880. It ranks #950 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #488.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.8 %)
- CA (6.8 %)
- NC (6.1 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- GA (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 48 |
| 1890-1900 | 168 |
| 1900-1910 | 293 |
| 1910-1920 | 653 |
| 1920-1930 | 675 |
| 1930-1940 | 386 |
| 1940-1950 | 222 |
| 1950-1960 | 137 |
| 1960-1970 | 104 |
| 1970-1980 | 159 |
| 1980-1990 | 268 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,457 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,578 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,575 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,749 |
Famous people named Macie
- Macie Veitch: Athlete, Gymnast
Fun facts
- Macie originated as an English surname derived from Norman French place names such as Massy.
- It serves as a popular alternative spelling to the standard surname form Macy.