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How Many People Are Named Macy?
Estimated people named Macy living in the U.S. today
31,123
Gender distribution
1% male · 99% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 32,910
- Peak year: 2003 (1,494 births)
- Estimated living today: 31,123
Macy by age group — who carries the name today?
Macy popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Macy
Macy has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 32,910 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 31,123 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 10,982 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Macys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Macy in the US?
An estimated 31,123 people named Macy are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Macy rare — about 1 in 10,982 Americans.
Is Macy a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Macy is 1% male and 99% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Macy most popular?
Macy peaked in 2003, when 1,494 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Macy?
Macy ranks #1,215 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 47 out of 100 (higher means rarer).