Macey
How to say it: MAY-see · /ˈmeɪsi/
Variant of Macy, from a French place name (Macé); also linked to Old French for a mace weapon.
Macey was the 221st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 129 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 47% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #273 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #221 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 129 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,043 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −47% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #273 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing through the 2000s gave Macey its brightest moment. Use has fallen well below that high and looks likely to keep slipping.
What goes with it
Light and breathy across two syllables, Macey feels playful and breezy. Kelsey makes a natural companion.
Nicknames
- Mac
- Mace
Honouring a Macey in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Macey is about 1 in 86.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Macey
- Macey Estrella-Kadlec (born 1990)American professional wrestler
- Macey Cruthird (born 1992)American actress
- Macey Stewart (born 1996)Cyclist
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