Will my child share the name Macey with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 25 UK babies named Macey per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Macey in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Macey becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Macey is declining: down 628 places since 2020, to #1,271 in 2025. It peaked at #148 in 2009.

Is Macey a good choice for a distinctive name?

Macey is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Macey?

Notable people named Macey include: Macey Fraser, Matt Macey and Jordan Macey.

Is Macey a popular baby name in the United States?

Macey does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Macey is a distinctive choice, ranked #1271 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Macey in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Macey

Macey has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 422 places in five years. It was most popular in 2009 at #148 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Macey is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Macey in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Macey

Macey Fraser — Macey Leigh Fraser is a New Zealand footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Wellington Phoenix and the New Zealand national team.
Matt Macey — Matthew Ryan Macey is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL League Two club Colchester United.
Jordan Macey — Jordan Macey is an Australian professional rugby union player, currently based in the Australian Capital Territory, having previously played for Melrose in Scotland.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Macey

UK babies named Macey (2025)

< 1

Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

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In a school of 600

↓ 628 places

Rank change (last 5 years)

🏫 Who else is in the room?

In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Macey

Almost certainly the only Macey in the class

UK Popularity (1996–2025)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

No US data available for this name

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Famous People Named Macey

Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia

Macey Fraserb. 2002

Macey Leigh Fraser is a New Zealand footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Wellington Phoenix and the New Zealand national team.

Matt Maceyb. 1994

Matthew Ryan Macey is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL League Two club Colchester United.

Jordan Maceyb. 1983

Jordan Macey is an Australian professional rugby union player, currently based in the Australian Capital Territory, having previously played for Melrose in Scotland.

Jonathan R. Macey1955

Jonathan R.

Macey Cruthird

Macey Ellen Cruthird is an American actress best known for her role as Hayley Shanowski in the ABC sitcom Hope & Faith.

Macey Bader

Macey Elise Bader is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for USL Super League club Carolina Ascent.