Macy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Macy has its origins in Old French, stemming from the surname Mace, which means 'the place of the Mace'. The name has evolved from Mace to Macy and carries the meaning 'gift of God'. It has gained popularity in recent decades, becoming a trendy choice for parents. The name has no biblical relevance, and notable individuals with the name include Macy Gray and Macy Williams.
The name Macy is most popular in Nebraska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) 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, Macy has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, 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 male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Macy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2910th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3608th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3924th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4339th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5632nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11654th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1417th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2122nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3381st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3006th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 671st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 272nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 535th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Macy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Macy"
Pronunciation
/ˈmeɪsi/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Macy is derived from the Old French surname 'Mace', which originally referred to a place name meaning 'the place of the Mace'. It is thought to be linked to the Latin word 'mānsio', meaning 'dwelling' or 'habitation'.
Meaning
gift of God
Language Evolution
Mace, Macy
Historical Usage
Macy began to gain popularity as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century and has continued to rise in usage into the 21st century.
Variants & Derivatives
Mace, Macie, Macey
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Macy is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with youthfulness and vibrancy, possibly influenced by popular culture.
Famous People
Macy Gray - an American singer and actress, Macy Williams - known for her role in the television series 'Game of Thrones'
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Macy"
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 "Macy"
"Macy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2910th of 7545 | 129 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3608th of 6773 | 77 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3924th of 7552 | 74 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4339th of 10718 | 91 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5632nd of 16616 | 118 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11654th of 24088 | 61 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1417th of 9107 | 547 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2122nd of 9204 | 291 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3381st of 12526 | 237 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3006th of 19264 | 373 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 671st of 27321 | 4,812 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 272nd of 35406 | 18,962 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 535th of 30306 | 7,009 |
Regional Popularity of "Macy" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| 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) |
- | - |
63.45% 4640th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Macy" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
48.18% 1140th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
63.32% 1490th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
78.14% 2749th/3518 |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
16.20% 597th/3685 |
27.06% 1211th/4475 |
9.38% 487th/5194 |
17.16% 1084th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
4.02% 184th/4582 |
11.50% 594th/5164 |
3.20% 234th/7313 |
5.59% 417th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
8.23% 328th/3984 |
20.53% 921st/4487 |
7.96% 543rd/6822 |
10.76% 675th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Macy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Macy" 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.