Macy
How to say it: MAY-see · /ˈmeɪsi/
From an Old French place name; also linked to a Norman surname meaning 'Matthew's estate'.
Macy was the 221st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 390 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 | 390 |
| 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
The 2000s marked the high point for Macy, followed by a steady retreat. Now well below that peak, the name will probably continue to slip.
What goes with it
Breathy and soft, Macy feels light and cheerful. Kaylee echoes its playful style.
Nicknames
- Mace
Honouring a Macy in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Macy is about 1 in 86.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Macy
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Macy's: American department-store chain founded 1858, flagship at Herald Square NYC
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