Lacey
Lacey: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lacey
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of mostly 19th century usage.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
How popular is Lacey?
Since 1880, 53,774 girls and 1,459 boys in the U.S. have been named Lacey (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #116 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #909 in 1886. In 2025 it ranked #738 for girls, with 370 babies given the name.
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Lacey FAQ
What does the name Lacey mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname. A male given name transferred from the surname, of mostly 19th century usage. A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
What is the origin of the name Lacey?
Lacey is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Lacey?
Since 1880, 53,774 girls and 1,459 boys in the U.S. have been named Lacey (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #116 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #909 in 1886. In 2025 it ranked #738 for girls, with 370 babies given the name.
Is Lacey a boy or girl name?
Lacey is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 53,774 girls and 1,459 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.