Is Maci a boy's or girl's name?

Maci is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 6 recorded births.

When was Maci most popular?

Maci reached its peak popularity in 2011 with 1,737 births that year. It is currently ranked #789 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Maci?

Maci is currently ranked #789 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 20,986 babies since 1973.

Maci

A Old French name gently fading from the charts.

Girl's name| Also boysOld FrenchDeclining Also a pet name

#789▼ 93in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name.

Maci is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old French origin, a variant spelling of Macy, from the French place name Mathieu or Macey, ultimately derived from Matthew meaning "gift of God." It carries a peppy, girl-next-door charm.

Maci gained significant cultural momentum when it appeared on the reality TV series 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom, with cast member Maci Bookout bringing the name wide national recognition in the early 2010s. It peaked in the top 300 during that era.

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Popularity Over Time

Maci was #558 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #789, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Maci
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	2,528	#618	▼
2010s	12,247	#272	▲
2000s	4,248	#657	▲
1990s	1,790	#1085	▲
1980s	146	#6639	▲
1970s	27	#8500	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(49 years, 1973–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Maci
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	356	#789	-59 (-14.2%)
2023	415	#696	-42 (-9.2%)
2022	457	#646	-165 (-26.5%)
2021	622	#501	-56 (-8.3%)
2020	678	#456	-146 (-17.7%)
2019	824	#380	-79 (-8.7%)
2018	903	#352	-101 (-10.1%)
2017	1,004	#325	-191 (-16.0%)
2016	1,195	#265	+15 (1.3%)
2015	1,180	#268	-58 (-4.7%)
2014	1,238	#265	-102 (-7.6%)
2013	1,340	#237	-130 (-8.8%)
2012	1,470	#214	-267 (-15.4%)
2011	1,737	#180	+381 (28.1%)
2010	1,356	#231	+906 (201.3%)
2009	450	#657	+40 (9.8%)
2008	410	#727	-10 (-2.4%)
2007	420	#695	-12 (-2.8%)
2006	432	#666	-67 (-13.4%)
2005	499	#576	-13 (-2.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Maci as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Maci has also been given to 6 boys in the U.S. since 2004.

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2004

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Frequently Asked

Can Maci be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Maci is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #789. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Maci, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1973–2024) · Methodology