Lacy
Lacy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lacy
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname, variant of Lacey.
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of mostly 19th century usage, variant of Lacey.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage, variant of Lacey.
How popular is Lacy?
Since 1880, 20,211 girls and 6,474 boys in the U.S. have been named Lacy (76% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #243 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #392 in 1894. In 2025, 67 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Lacy
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Lacy
Sister and brother names that share Lacy's Surname roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Lacy FAQ
What does the name Lacy mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname, variant of Lacey. A male given name transferred from the surname, of mostly 19th century usage, variant of Lacey. A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage, variant of Lacey.
What is the origin of the name Lacy?
Lacy is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Lacy?
Since 1880, 20,211 girls and 6,474 boys in the U.S. have been named Lacy (76% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #243 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #392 in 1894. In 2025, 67 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lacy a boy or girl name?
Lacy is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (20,211 girls and 6,474 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.