Pacey
Pacey is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
From Pacy; belonging to Paccius.
Origin and history
Pacey is a given name derived from an English surname of Norman-French origin, ultimately tracing back to places in France like Pacy-sur-Eure. The name gained significant public recognition in the late 1990s and early 2000s due to the popular television drama Dawson's Creek. While historically rare, it continues to see steady, modest usage in the United States as a contemporary choice.
Popularity in the United States
718 babies in the United States have been named Pacey since 1880. It ranks #3958 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1785.
States where it is most popular
- OH (50 %)
- TX (50 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 35 |
| 2000-2010 | 350 |
| 2010-2019 | 191 |
| 2020-2029 | 142 |
Fun facts
- The name's visibility in the U.S. spiked dramatically following the debut of the TV show Dawson's Creek in 1998, which featured the character Pacey Witter.
- The surname Pacey originally referred to families hailing from various locations named Pacy in Normandy, France.