Macy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Normandy
Gender Distribution:
2% Masculine / 98% Feminine
Meaning:
Macy means 'hammer' and is associated with strength and power.
Meaning of the Name Macy
Macy is a variant of the Old French name Macey, which is derived from the medieval given name Massey. Massey originated from a surname, which was derived from various places in Normandy. It can be traced back to the Latin name Maccius, meaning 'hammer'. Macy is a name with a strong historical lineage and is associated with strength and power.
Popularity of the Name Macy
The popularity for the name Macy peaked in popularity in the year 2003 with 1,483 births, which ranked number 450 out of 28,893 unique names for that year. Macy had the most female births in 2003 with 1,483, which ranked number 219 out of 18,435 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1971 with 14, which ranked number 2,558 out of 5,654 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Macy has declined sharply over the last ten years from 934 births to 404 births, a decline of -56.75%. Among females, Macy has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 934 births to 404 births, a decline of -56.75%.
Nationwide Popularity of Macy
- 20 Year Trend of Macy: -72.16%
- 10 Year Trend of Macy: -56.75%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Macy: -56.75%
Popularity of Macy by State
Among females, Macy was most popular in Midwestern states with 144 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 29 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Macy. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 403 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 325 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 622 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 1260 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 908 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 635 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 436 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 630 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 360 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 442 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 725 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 553 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 872 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 448 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 270 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 382 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 576 |
| ND | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 162 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1516 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 622 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 603 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 542 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 955 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 673 |
| SD | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 163 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 756 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 1010 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 602 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 638 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 628 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 430 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Macy
- Total Births of Macy: 372 (-8.04%)
- Female Births of Macy: 372 (-8.04%)
Given the downward trend of Macy over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.04% decrease in total births, for a total of 372 births in 2024. For Females, births for Macy have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 372 female births in 2024, a decrease of -8.04%.