Macy

Macy is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 440 girls in the United States.

Macy at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈmeɪsi/

About the name Macy

Macy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Macy first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #219 in 2003, and in 2024 440 babies received the name — 32,355 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Macy in US records

First recorded (US)
1885
Best US rank
#219 in 2003
Peak year
2003
Babies named Macy in 2024
440
Total since 1880
32,355

Macy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#161 in 2000
Babies named Macy in 2025
18
Total since 1996
4,458

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Macy mean?

The meaning of Macy is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Macy a boy or girl name?

Macy is a girl name. In 2024, 440 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Macy?

Macy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Macy?

Macy first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #219 in 2003, and 440 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Macy?

Macy is pronounced /ˈmeɪsi/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.