Lacey
Lacey is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
From Lassay; derived from the Gaulish personal name Lascius.
Origin and history
Lacey originated as an English surname derived from a Norman place name, Lassay, in France. It transitioned into a given name in the English-speaking world and gained notable popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. It remains a recognizable, classic choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
53,774 babies in the United States have been named Lacey since 1880. It ranks #557 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #742.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.4 %)
- TX (8.2 %)
- OH (4.1 %)
- FL (4.1 %)
- PA (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 23 |
| 1920-1930 | 34 |
| 1930-1940 | 22 |
| 1940-1950 | 80 |
| 1950-1960 | 145 |
| 1960-1970 | 371 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,823 |
| 1980-1990 | 20,773 |
| 1990-2000 | 13,852 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,397 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,068 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,175 |
Famous people named Lacey
- Lacey Chabert: Actress, Voice Actress
- Lacey Sturm: Singer, Songwriter
- Lacey Turner: Actress
Nicknames
Lace
Fun facts
- The name originally entered England following the Norman Conquest of 1066 as a noble surname.
- Lacey became part of the broader trend in the United States of adopting traditional aristocratic surnames as feminine given names.