Macie

♀ Girl

Pronounced MAY-see /ˈmeɪ.si/High

Meaning: Variant spelling of Macy or Maci; from the Old French place name Massy (a village in Normandy) meaning belonging to Matthew's estate; also associated with the weapon maceHigh

In 30 seconds: Macie is a cheerful feminine spelling variant of Macy — a name from a Norman French village that has become one of America's sweetest and most instantly likable names for girls.

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Origin HighOld French, English

MeaningVariant spelling of Macy or Maci; from the Old French place name Massy (a village in Normandy) meaning belonging to Matthew's estate; also associated with the weapon mace

U.S. rank (2025)#438 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births703 girls (0.04% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 23,465

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Macie is a spelling variant of Macy or Maci, from the Old French place name Massy in Normandy, possibly meaning Matthew's estate. The -ie spelling emerged as the most feminine-coded variant in American usage.

Macy and its variants gained traction in the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as surname-names became fashionable for girls. The -ie ending signals the warmest, most feminine usage.

Did you know? The famous Macy's department store was founded by Rowland Hussey Macy in 1858 — his surname coming from his Nantucket family's Norman roots — giving this name an unexpected American retail heritage.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Macy — etymology for parent nameU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

MacyMaciMacey

Nicknames

Mac

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If you like Macie…

Gracie— shares the -ie feminine ending and the same warm, playful vintage charm

Lacey— parallel -acy/lacey surname-name with the same breezy, cheerful feel

Stacey— shares the -acey phonetic pattern and the same bright, friendly character

Darcy— fellow -arcy surname-name with the same literary warmth and similar sound

Frequently Asked

What does the name Macie mean?

Macie is a variant of Macy, from the Old French place name Massy meaning belonging to Matthew's estate.

How do you pronounce Macie?

It is said MAY-see /ˈmeɪ.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Macie the same as Macy?

Yes, Macie, Macy, and Maci are spelling variants of the same name; Macie is the most feminine-coded.

Is Macie popular?

Macie and its variants have been rising in the U.S. since the 2000s as sweet, friendly surname-names for girls.