Lacie Girl

Popularity: #873 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

Origin: English; French

Meaning: English: cheerful; French: from the name Lacy

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lacie is derived from the Old French name "Lacie," which is a diminutive form of "Lace," meaning "cheerful" or "happy." The etymology can be traced back to the Latin word "lacia," which also carries connotations of happiness and joy. The transition from Latin to Old French occurred during the medieval period, as the Norman influence spread across England following the Norman Conquest in 1066.

This linguistic evolution reflects the blending of cultures and languages during that time, leading to the incorporation of many Old French names into the English lexicon. Historically, the name Lacie has been associated with various figures in literature and art, although it does not have a singularly prominent historical milestone like some other names.

The use of diminutive forms in French culture often signifies affection or endearment, which may have contributed to the name's appeal. The name's presence in English literature can be traced back to the 19th century, where it appeared in various works, reflecting the romantic and pastoral themes of the time.

Culturally, Lacie evokes a sense of lightness and joy, aligning with its etymological roots. The name's cheerful connotation has made it a favorable choice in various artistic expressions, including literature and music.

While it does not have a direct biblical or royal association, its melodic quality and positive meaning have allowed it to resonate within the broader context of names that symbolize happiness and light-heartedness. The name Lacie, with its historical and linguistic roots, continues to embody a sense of joy and affection, making it a timeless choice.

Fictional characters named Lacie

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Lacie is a fictional character from the TV series Black Mirror. She is a young woman obsessed with social media ratings and the pursuit of popularity, which leads to her downfall.

Sibling suggestions

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

LucyMacyGracieSadieKacie

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lacie. 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.

LaceyMaisieKylieDaisyCecilyTacyPaceyJacie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lacie was first seen in the United States in 1898.

Lacie has ranked as high as #1070 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Louisiana, and Florida.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lacie 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 Lacie 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 Lacie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 75 0 75
2024 55 0 55
2023 48 0 48
2022 59 0 59
2021 74 0 74
2020 69 0 69
2019 91 0 91
2018 96 0 96
2017 106 0 106
2016 121 0 121
2015 139 0 139
2014 142 0 142
2013 154 0 154
2012 176 0 176
2011 173 0 173
2010 180 0 180
2009 190 0 190
2008 237 0 237
2007 217 0 217
2006 271 0 271
2005 299 0 299
2004 281 0 281
2003 304 0 304
2002 144 0 144
2001 154 0 154
2000 181 0 181
1999 191 0 191
1998 191 0 191
1997 206 0 206
1996 198 0 198
1995 231 0 231
1994 248 0 248
1993 281 0 281
1992 340 0 340
1991 373 0 373
1990 349 0 349
1989 380 0 380
1988 347 0 347
1987 364 0 364
1986 331 0 331
1985 339 0 339
1984 375 0 375
1983 303 0 303
1982 297 0 297
1981 241 0 241
1980 181 0 181
1979 174 0 174
1978 188 0 188
1977 78 0 78
1976 49 0 49
1975 76 0 76
1974 17 0 17
1973 12 0 12
1972 17 0 17
1971 18 0 18
1970 21 0 21
1969 15 0 15
1968 7 0 7
1966 9 0 9
1964 8 0 8
1963 14 0 14
1962 19 0 19
1961 5 0 5
1960 6 0 6
1959 6 0 6
1958 5 0 5
1950 6 0 6
1949 5 0 5
1946 5 0 5
1944 7 0 7
1941 7 0 7
1940 8 0 8
1936 5 0 5
1934 5 0 5
1930 6 0 6
1929 11 5 6
1928 8 0 8
1927 11 0 11
1926 8 0 8
1925 6 0 6
1924 7 0 7
1923 13 7 6
1922 13 6 7
1921 16 8 8
1920 15 5 10
1919 7 0 7
1918 6 6 0
1917 9 0 9
1916 7 0 7
1915 9 0 9
1914 8 0 8
1912 13 5 8
1911 6 0 6
1910 10 0 10
1909 7 0 7
1908 11 0 11
1905 5 0 5
1902 6 0 6
1900 6 0 6
1899 8 0 8
1898 5 0 5

Top States for Lacie (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 7
100%