How old is someone named Macy?
The average Macy is 21 years old.
Half of all living Macys are between 14 and 27.
When was Macy popular?
Macy was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 2003, and dropped away. That's why most Macys are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 141 | 0 |
| 1910s | 264 | 0 |
| 1920s | 335 | 0 |
| 1930s | 218 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 171 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 173 | 130 |
| 1960s | 170 | 150 |
| 1970s | 315 | 290 |
| 1980s | 659 | 640 |
| 1990s | 6,966 | 6,800 |
| 2000s | 13,262 | 13,000 |
| 2010s | 7,919 | 7,900 |
| 2020s | 2,597 | 2,600 |
How many Macys are still alive?
About 32,000 Macys are alive in the US today. That's 95% of the roughly 33,000 babies named Macy since 1885.
Nearly every Macy ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Macy?
More than half of living Macys are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 1%
- Millennial 15%
- Gen Z 59%
- Gen Alpha 23%
Is Macy an old name?
Not really. Macy is younger than 68 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Macy will be 40 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Macy a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99% of living Macys are women.
Names the same age as Macy
NAME TWIN
Macy's name twin is Hailee. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Hailee's age curve is the closest match to Macy's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Maci (15) · Macie (17) · Maisie (10) · Macey (21)
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Questions about the name Macy
How old is the average Macy?
The average Macy in the US is 21 years old. The median is 21, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Macy?
About 32,000 Macys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 33,000 babies given the name since 1885.
When was the name Macy most popular?
In 2003, when about 1,500 baby girls were named Macy.
Is Macy a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 59% of living Macys are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this