Macie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Macie is an English name with roots in Old French, meaning 'gift of God.' It evolved from historical forms like Mace and Macy. The name has gained popularity in recent decades, reflecting a modern and feminine image. It does not have specific biblical relevance.

The name Macie is most popular in Utah, 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 maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Macie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled 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, 'Macie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5980th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5592nd out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 798th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1272nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3214th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4234th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1441st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 467th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 479th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Macie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Macie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈmeɪsi/

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Origin

Old French and English

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Etymology

Macie is derived from the Old French name 'Mace' and the English diminutive suffix '-ie.' It is often considered a variant of the name 'Macy,' which itself has roots in a surname meaning 'gift of God.'

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Meaning

gift of God

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Language Evolution

Mace, Macy, Macie

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Historical Usage

Macie gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern and feminine variant.

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Variants & Derivatives

Macy, Macey, Macie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Macie is perceived as a trendy and youthful name, often associated with creativity and individuality.

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Famous People

Macie Jayne, Macie McCoy

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Macie"

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 "Macie"

"Macie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 5980th of 7545 16
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 5592nd of 6773 15
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 798th of 9107 1,498
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1272nd of 9204 646
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 3214th of 12526 258
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 4234th of 19264 223
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1441st of 27321 1,642
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 467th of 35406 10,245
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 479th of 30306 8,013

Regional Popularity of "Macie" by Generation for Male 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)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Macie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
100.00%
1416th/1416
- 22.36%
529th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 38.12%
897th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 69.51%
1983rd/2853
-
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
32.13%
1184th/3685
57.77%
2585th/4475
20.12%
1045th/5194
29.78%
1881st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
7.99%
366th/4582
17.23%
890th/5164
5.33%
390th/7313
8.15%
608th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
9.44%
376th/3984
13.91%
624th/4487
6.64%
453rd/6822
8.65%
543rd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Macie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Macie" 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.