Maycee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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.
The name Maycee is most popular in Utah, 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 Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Maycee has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled 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, 'Maycee' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9268th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1907th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2240th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Maycee' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Maycee"
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
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Maycee"
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 "Maycee"
"Maycee" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Regional Popularity of "Maycee" 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 "Maycee" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
32.15% 1473rd/4582 |
86.77% 4481st/5164 |
28.85% 2110th/7313 |
24.36% 1818th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
51.53% 2053rd/3984 |
94.54% 4242nd/4487 |
35.08% 2393rd/6822 |
38.58% 2421st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Maycee"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Maycee" 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.