Lacey

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: From Lassy; Cheerful

Background: The name Lacey originates from the Old French 'Lacée,' which means 'from Lassy,' a place name in Normandy. It is often associated with the English word 'lacy,' referring to a delicate fabric, and can also be interpreted to mean 'cheerful' or 'joyful'.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#554
Total births
54,857
Most popular decade
1980s (62,928 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-265 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1886

Gender usage

2.7% male 97.3% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1886
First year births
6
First year rank
#845
Peak year
1949
Peak year births
27
Peak rank
#1,409
Most recent year
2021
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#12,141

Female

First year
1888
First year births
5
First year rank
#1,276
Peak year
1984
Peak year births
2,399
Peak rank
#116
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
376
Recent rank
#745

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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