UK girl's name
Maicie
Feminine form of Maurice, derived from the Latin name Mauritius.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Maicie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Maicie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3899, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 18 births.
This profile covers 131 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 2001 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 28% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 130 living people in the UK are called Maicie. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Maicie ranked #3899 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 18 girls were registered as Maicie.
- • About 130 living people in the UK are estimated to have Maicie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3899
2020
Births in 2020
5
Latest year
Peak year
2010
18 births
Estimated living
130
2026
Meaning
What does Maicie mean?
The name Maicie is believed to have its origins in the Scottish Gaelic language, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be a feminine variant of the name Maise, which derives from the Gaelic word "mais," meaning "beautiful" or "graceful."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maicie can be found in the historical records of the Clan MacKenzie, a prominent Scottish clan from the Highlands. In the 17th century, there is a mention of a Maicie MacKenzie, the daughter of a chieftain, who was renowned for her beauty and grace.
Throughout history, the name Maicie has been associated with several notable figures. In the late 18th century, Maicie Campbell was a Scottish poet and writer who gained recognition for her poignant works capturing the essence of Highland life. Her collection of poems, "Echoes from the Glens," published in 1795, remains a celebrated piece of Scottish literary heritage.
In the realm of art, Maicie MacDonald was a celebrated Scottish painter who lived in the early 20th century. Born in 1887, her vibrant landscapes and portraiture captured the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands and its people. Her works are housed in several prestigious galleries across Scotland and beyond.
Another notable figure bearing the name Maicie was Maicie Duguid, a Scottish suffragette and activist for women's rights. Born in 1865, she was a prominent figure in the Suffragette movement, advocating tirelessly for women's right to vote and equal opportunities. Her unwavering dedication to the cause earned her both admiration and imprisonment during her lifetime.
In the field of medicine, Maicie MacLeod was a pioneering Scottish physician who made significant contributions to the study of infectious diseases. Born in 1901, her groundbreaking research on the transmission and treatment of tuberculosis paved the way for better understanding and management of the disease, saving countless lives.
The name Maicie, with its Gaelic roots and associations with beauty, grace, and notable figures throughout history, has left an indelible mark on Scottish heritage and culture. Its rich legacy continues to be celebrated and cherished by those who bear this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Maicie over time
The chart below shows babies named Maicie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Maicie, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2020, compared with 18 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maicie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Maicie was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3899 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3324 | 74 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3019 | 52 | 8 |
Related
Names similar to Maicie
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Maicie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Maicie in the UK right now?
In 2020, Maicie was ranked #3899 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Maicie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 18 babies registered as Maicie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Maicie?
Feminine form of Maurice, derived from the Latin name Mauritius.
How many people are called Maicie in the UK?
A total of 131 babies have been registered as Maicie across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.