Girl · 1907th of 35,406
Maycee
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
2,735
Total Births
145
Years of Data
2010
Peak Popularity Year
200
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Maycee stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
Maycee is a modern English name derived from the Old French surname 'Mace', meaning 'gift of God'. Its language evolution includes Mace and Macy before becoming popular as Maycee. The name is seen as trendy and youthful, with no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and has variants such as Macy and Macey.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈmeɪsi/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Maycee is a modern variant of the name Macy, which is derived from the Old French surname 'Mace' meaning 'gift of God'.
Meaning
gift of God
Language Evolution
Mace, Macy, Maycee
Historical Usage
The name Maycee gained popularity in the late 20th century as a trendy and modern variant of Macy.
Variants & Derivatives
Macy, Maci, Macey
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Maycee is perceived as a contemporary and stylish name, often associated with youthful energy.
Famous People
Maycee Barber, a professional mixed martial artist, Maycee McCoy, a professional basketball player
Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 200 peak births in 2010
Geographic Spread
Popular across 26 US states, with strongest presence in Utah
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 3 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 23 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
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
Full popularity table across American generations 3 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 9268th of 27321 | 109 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1907th of 35406 | 1,630 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2240th of 30306 | 996 |