Maci Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Maci is an English name that means 'gift of God'. It evolved from the surname Mace through the variant Macy. The name embodies a playful and youthful spirit and gained popularity in the late 20th century. It does not have biblical relevance.

The name Maci is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Maci has been too falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Maci' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22675th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10888th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1731st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 497th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 368th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Maci' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Maci"

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Pronunciation

/ˈmeɪsi/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

Maci is a modern feminine name derived from the name 'Macy', which is believed to be a variation of the French surname 'Mace', meaning 'weapon' or 'gift of God'.

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Meaning

gift of God

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Language Evolution

Mace, Macy, Maci

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Historical Usage

Maci gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern and trendy name for girls, often associated with a playful and youthful image.

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Variants & Derivatives

Macy, Mace, Macey

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Maci is perceived as a contemporary and stylish name, often associated with a fun and approachable personality.

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Famous People

Maci Bookout, a reality television personality, Maci Wainwright, a popular social media influencer

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Maci"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Maci"

"Maci" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 22675th of 24088 6
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 10888th of 19264 37
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1731st of 27321 1,234
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 497th of 35406 9,503
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 368th of 30306 10,212

Regional Popularity of "Maci" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Maci" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
44.72%
1648th/3685
72.40%
3240th/4475
21.39%
1111th/5194
41.71%
2635th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
8.12%
372nd/4582
16.40%
847th/5164
5.47%
400th/7313
10.75%
802nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
7.03%
280th/3984
10.92%
490th/4487
4.90%
334th/6822
9.23%
579th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Maci"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Maci" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.