Lacie
Lacie is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
From Lassy (a place in Normandy, France).
Origin and history
Lacie is a feminine name derived from a French place name, Lassy, which was brought to England during the Norman Conquest. Originally used as a surname, it evolved into a popular given name in the English-speaking world. In the U.S., it experienced steady usage as a softer, melodic alternative to Lacey.
Popularity in the United States
10,789 babies in the United States have been named Lacie since 1880. It ranks #1564 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1721.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.1 %)
- CA (8.2 %)
- OH (6.4 %)
- LA (6.3 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 13 |
| 1900-1910 | 35 |
| 1910-1920 | 64 |
| 1920-1930 | 77 |
| 1930-1940 | 16 |
| 1940-1950 | 32 |
| 1950-1960 | 17 |
| 1960-1970 | 83 |
| 1970-1980 | 650 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,158 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,608 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,278 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,378 |
| 2020-2029 | 380 |
Famous people named Lacie
- Lacie Heart: Actress
Nicknames
Lace
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the town of Lassy in Calvados, France, which was introduced to Britain by de Lacy barons after 1066.
- Lacie developed as a popular phonetic variant of the traditional surname-turned-given-name Lacey.