Lacy
Lacy is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Belonging to Lassay or Laci (a Norman place name).
Origin and history
Lacy originated as a habitational English surname derived from places in Normandy such as Lassay or Le Cussy. Although historically used for males, it gained popular usage for females in the late 20th century. For boys, it remains a rare, traditional choice with historic roots.
Popularity in the United States
6,474 babies in the United States have been named Lacy since 1880. It ranks #1505 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1920.
States where it is most popular
- NC (42.6 %)
- VA (16.4 %)
- WV (11.7 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
- KY (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 97 |
| 1890-1900 | 153 |
| 1900-1910 | 243 |
| 1910-1920 | 779 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,104 |
| 1930-1940 | 891 |
| 1940-1950 | 874 |
| 1950-1960 | 772 |
| 1960-1970 | 558 |
| 1970-1980 | 399 |
| 1980-1990 | 294 |
| 1990-2000 | 180 |
| 2000-2010 | 83 |
| 2010-2019 | 40 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Famous people named Lacy
- Lacy Davenport: Fictional character
Fun facts
- The name was brought to England during the Norman Conquest of 1066 as a noble surname.
- While historically used as a masculine name, Lacy saw a surge in usage as a feminine given name in the late 20th century.