Macy
Macy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛmeΙͺsi/
Meaning and origin of Macy
- A female given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Norman baronial surname from places named Massy in France, derived from a Gallo-Roman personal name Maccius.
How popular is Macy?
Since 1880, 32,749 girls and 555 boys in the U.S. have been named Macy (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #219 in 2003. Its highest rank for boys was #1189 in 1895. In 2025 it ranked #720 for girls, with 390 babies given the name.
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Macy FAQ
What does the name Macy mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname. Norman baronial surname from places named Massy in France, derived from a Gallo-Roman personal name Maccius.
What is the origin of the name Macy?
Macy is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Macy?
Since 1880, 32,749 girls and 555 boys in the U.S. have been named Macy (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #219 in 2003. Its highest rank for boys was #1189 in 1895. In 2025 it ranked #720 for girls, with 390 babies given the name.
Is Macy a boy or girl name?
Macy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 32,749 girls and 555 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.