Lacey

Lacey - A very unique female name

Lacey appeared on the charts for the first time in 1956 on position #2033. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Lacey and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Lacey? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Lacey. The baby girl name Lacey was given to 320 baby girls in 2025, ranking #748 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 4,073 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Lacey peaked in popularity 42 years ago in 1984 on position 116.

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Lacey is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Lacey is currently topping the baby name charts in Wisconsin at position #379 - and is the least popular in Arizona at position #1,153.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Lacey is where you live.

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Lacey origin and meaning

French surname, place name

From the Norman surname de Laci, from Lassy in Normandy; also associated in use with the word lace, the fabric

Lacey is a Norman place-name surname that became a girl's name in the 1970s–80s, peaking in 1984. It has declined since, with the fabric association giving it a soft, feminine image.

Attested etymology

Lacey is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Lacey, pop culture references for the name Lacey and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Lacey

We've found the following names that sound similar to Lacey, sorted by popularity.

Lisa / Lois / Louise / Lucy / Lucia / Leigh / Lexi / Luz / Lizzie / Lacy /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Lacey

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Lacey a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Lacey?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

LAY-see · /ˈleɪsiː/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Lacy — Simpler spelling
• Lacee — Respelling

Famous bearers

• Lacey Chabert — American actress (b. 1982) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Lacey now reads as a gentle 1980s revival candidate — pretty, familiar, and uncommon for babies.

Worth knowing

• Its 1980s peak can feel dated
• Spelling splits with Lacy