Maci means weapon or gift — possibly from the Old French Macy (from the Gallo-Roman Maccius) or a creative I-ending variant of Macy. Maci Bookout from Teen Mom made this exact spelling famous. Macy's is America's most iconic department store. Two syllables of French heritage, reality-TV fame, and Thanksgiving parades.
Gallo-Roman Maccius→Old French Macy→I-variant Maci
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English roots
Maci is an I-spelling variant of Macy, possibly from the Gallo-Roman Maccius meaning weapon. Maci Bookout became famous through Teen Mom. Macy's department store and its Thanksgiving Day Parade keep the base name visible. The I-ending creates a more personalised visual identity.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Modern I-spelling variant; Maci Bookout (born 1991).
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Today
Maci remains a beloved choice, ranking #468 in the US. 20,992 babies have been named Maci since 1973.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Maci?
2011peak year
The name Maci reached its peak in 2011, with 1,737 registrations (ranked #180). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1973, roughly 38 years before its peak. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #468 today, averaging about 763 new babies per year. Maci has been declining in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 20,992 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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