Jacey
Jacey is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Initials J.C., or modern rhyming variation of Jacinda and Lacey.
Origin and history
Jacey is a modern American name, often considered a phonetic spelling variant of the initials J.C. or a diminutive of names like Jacinda or Jacqueline. It gained popularity in the late 20th century along with similar-sounding names like Lacey and Macy. In the U.S., it remains a familiar yet moderately uncommon choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
8,044 babies in the United States have been named Jacey since 1880. It ranks #1862 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1615.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.5 %)
- CA (8 %)
- GA (5 %)
- FL (4.4 %)
- TN (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 15 |
| 1970-1980 | 222 |
| 1980-1990 | 482 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,717 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,226 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,896 |
| 2020-2029 | 486 |
Famous people named Jacey
- Jacey Harper: Sprinter, Athlete
Nicknames
Jace
Fun facts
- Jacey originally emerged in part as a phonetic spelling for the initials J.C.
- Its rise in the late 20th century aligned with the popularity of names like Kacey, Lacey, and Tracey.