Lacey Girl

Popularity: #591 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LAY-see //ˈleɪ.si//

Origin: English; French

Meaning: English: cheerful; French: from Lacey

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lacey has its roots in the Old French surname "Lacée," which derives from the place name "L'Aigle," meaning "the lace" or "the laced one." This term is thought to have originated from the Latin word "lacinia," meaning "a fringe" or "a border," which reflects a connection to lacework and ornamental fabrics. The surname entered the English language after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, as many French names were adopted into English society.

Over time, Lacey transitioned from a surname to a given name, particularly in the 19th century, as was common with many surnames during that period. Historically, the name Lacey has been associated with various notable figures, including individuals in the English nobility.

One significant milestone is the use of the name in the context of the English aristocracy, where it was borne by members of the Lacy family, who were prominent in medieval England. The Lacy family held lands in England and Wales, and their lineage can be traced back to the 12th century.

Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and records, reflecting its enduring presence in English culture. Culturally, Lacey has come to symbolize elegance and refinement, likely due to its association with lace, which has historically been viewed as a luxurious material.

The name evokes images of delicacy and beauty, resonating with traditional values of femininity. Diminutive forms such as Lacy or Lacey have emerged, further enhancing its appeal.

Overall, the name Lacey carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its etymological origins and its association with nobility and elegance.

Famous people named Lacey

In this section, you will find notable people named Lacey. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lacey who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Lacey who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Lacey Chabert is an actress best known for Mean Girls, Party of Five, and The Wild Thornberrys.

Lacey Turner is an actress best known for EastEnders, Our Girl, and Bedlam.

Fictional characters named Lacey

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Lacey is a fictional character from the TV series The L Word. She is a recurring character who becomes involved in the lives of the main cast, exploring themes of love and identity.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lacey, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lacey. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MacyCaseyGracieKaceySadieBaileyHattieMaisie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lacey was first seen in the United States in 1886.

Lacey has ranked as high as #237 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Lacey has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lacey is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lacey was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lacey.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 370 0 370
2024 378 0 378
2023 370 0 370
2022 317 0 317
2021 351 5 346
2020 394 0 394
2019 451 5 446
2018 457 0 457
2017 502 0 502
2016 638 0 638
2015 676 0 676
2014 655 0 655
2013 664 6 658
2012 623 0 623
2011 708 0 708
2010 705 0 705
2009 747 7 740
2008 795 0 795
2007 844 5 839
2006 712 0 712
2005 696 0 696
2004 724 10 714
2003 821 8 813
2002 610 8 602
2001 698 5 693
2000 793 0 793
1999 875 8 867
1998 946 5 941
1997 996 7 989
1996 1,067 14 1,053
1995 1,217 7 1,210
1994 1,410 12 1,398
1993 1,530 8 1,522
1992 1,774 20 1,754
1991 2,088 17 2,071
1990 2,062 15 2,047
1989 2,095 19 2,076
1988 2,263 20 2,243
1987 2,419 20 2,399
1986 2,280 14 2,266
1985 2,379 20 2,359
1984 2,420 21 2,399
1983 2,407 24 2,383
1982 2,405 23 2,382
1981 1,393 24 1,369
1980 915 18 897
1979 801 11 790
1978 804 17 787
1977 315 11 304
1976 261 19 242
1975 311 17 294
1974 97 14 83
1973 105 11 94
1972 94 24 70
1971 82 12 70
1970 109 20 89
1969 80 15 65
1968 72 17 55
1967 54 23 31
1966 39 12 27
1965 42 10 32
1964 38 13 25
1963 50 16 34
1962 72 17 55
1961 45 17 28
1960 35 16 19
1959 31 13 18
1958 34 16 18
1957 34 11 23
1956 31 19 12
1955 32 16 16
1954 36 17 19
1953 36 20 16
1952 37 27 10
1951 16 10 6
1950 29 22 7
1949 39 27 12
1948 26 18 8
1947 26 13 13
1946 15 9 6
1945 18 11 7
1944 20 10 10
1943 19 13 6
1942 19 12 7
1941 27 22 5
1940 21 15 6
1939 21 15 6
1938 12 12 0
1937 9 9 0
1936 22 17 5
1935 23 23 0
1934 17 17 0
1933 27 21 6
1932 6 6 0
1931 5 5 0
1930 16 11 5
1929 19 19 0
1928 17 17 0
1927 17 17 0
1926 21 16 5
1925 23 15 8
1924 24 17 7
1923 20 20 0
1922 23 16 7
1921 30 23 7
1920 11 11 0
1919 20 20 0
1918 9 9 0
1917 23 15 8
1916 21 14 7
1915 21 13 8
1914 10 10 0
1913 10 10 0
1912 15 15 0
1911 9 9 0
1907 7 7 0
1903 6 0 6
1902 5 5 0
1901 5 5 0
1900 6 6 0
1888 5 0 5
1886 6 6 0

Top States for Lacey (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 24
7%
CA 20
6%
NC 20
6%
PA 19
6%
FL 18
5%
VA 18
5%
OH 17
5%
MI 15
5%
MO 15
5%
TN 15
5%
NY 14
4%
UT 13
4%
IN 11
3%
KY 11
3%
WA 10
3%
WI 10
3%
AZ 9
3%
CO 9
3%
IL 9
3%
GA 8
2%
AL 8
2%
SC 7
2%
MD 6
2%
CT 6
2%
OR 5
2%
MN 5
2%
MS 5
2%
IA 5
2%