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).