Macie
Girl name · #438 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Macie? In official American birth records, Macie has been tracked continuously since 1882, giving it 143 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 703 baby girls were named Macie, placing it at #438 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #415, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 2,560 girls born in 2025 was named Macie.
Babies named Macie per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 143-year story
Macie first appears in the Social Security records in 1882, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2011, when 906 girls were named Macie — good for #356 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Macie against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Macie in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Macie is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Macie is most common
Geography matters for names, and Macie is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Macie is most common in MS (1.8 per 1,000), UT (1.3 per 1,000), AR (1 per 1,000), KY (1 per 1,000), WI (0.9 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.5 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Macie is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Macie
Statistically, parents drawn to Macie tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Rylie, Gracie, Allie, Maggie, and Makenzie.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Macie | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 703 | #438 |
| 2024 | 656 | #473 |
| 2023 | 648 | #475 |
| 2022 | 575 | #537 |
| 2021 | 597 | #516 |
| 2020 | 570 | #529 |
| 2019 | 654 | #478 |
| 2018 | 562 | #552 |
| 2017 | 646 | #484 |
| 2016 | 682 | #467 |
| 2015 | 770 | #415 |
| 2014 | 868 | #375 |
| 2013 | 792 | #391 |
| 2012 | 843 | #371 |
| 2011 | 906 | #356 |
| 2010 | 852 | #373 |
| 2009 | 770 | #414 |
| 2008 | 738 | #430 |
| 2007 | 717 | #447 |
| 2006 | 658 | #480 |
| 2005 | 664 | #457 |
| 2004 | 622 | #474 |
| 2003 | 637 | #468 |
| 2002 | 594 | #475 |
| 2001 | 617 | #451 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Macie?
In official American birth records, the name Macie first appeared in 1882 (over 143 years ago), when 6 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Macie a popular girl name?
Macie ranked #438 among girls in 2025 with 703 babies given the name — inside the top 500: established but not ubiquitous. Ten years earlier it ranked #415.
When was the name Macie most popular?
Macie peaked in 2011, when 906 American girls received the name (ranked #356 that year). Since 2011 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Macie?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 2,560 newborn American girls was named Macie. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.