Laci
Laci is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
From Lassy (a place in Normandy).
Origin and history
Laci is a variant spelling of Lacy, which originated as a Norman French habitational surname derived from places in Normandy such as Lassy. The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a feminine given name. It offers a modern, light phonetic style while retaining historic surname roots.
Popularity in the United States
9,623 babies in the United States have been named Laci since 1880. It ranks #1689 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1832.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.4 %)
- CA (6.5 %)
- LA (5.7 %)
- OK (4.9 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
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 | 33 |
| 1970-1980 | 418 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,605 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,641 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,405 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,252 |
| 2020-2029 | 269 |
Famous people named Laci
- Laci Peterson: Public figure
Fun facts
- The underlying name Lacy was brought to England by Norman nobles following the conquest of 1066.
- The 'Laci' spelling emerged as a contemporary alternative to traditional spellings like Lacy or Lacey.