Lacy Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationLAY-see / ˈleɪ.siEnglish; French
Meaning
English: cheerful; French: from the lacy fabric
Historical & Cultural Background
Lacy is derived from the English surname, which itself comes from the Old French 'lacet', meaning 'lace'. The name has been used as a given name in modern times, primarily for girls, but it has also been adopted for boys. Its association with lace gives it a delicate and refined connotation. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in different regions.
Trend Summary
Lacy has been more commonly used as a feminine name, with limited usage for boys.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lacie
- Lacey
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lacy was first seen in the United States in 1880. Lacy has ranked as high as #791 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Lacy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lacy (2003)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 9 |
| 1881 | 10 |
| 1882 | 11 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1884 | 7 |
| 1885 | 12 |
| 1886 | 10 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1888 | 13 |
| 1889 | 10 |
| 1890 | 17 |
| 1891 | 14 |
| 1892 | 18 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1894 | 23 |
| 1895 | 12 |
| 1896 | 17 |
| 1897 | 19 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1899 | 15 |
| 1900 | 33 |
| 1901 | 16 |
| 1902 | 22 |
| 1903 | 23 |
| 1904 | 22 |
| 1905 | 18 |
| 1906 | 26 |
| 1907 | 30 |
| 1908 | 30 |
| 1909 | 23 |
| 1910 | 33 |
| 1911 | 31 |
| 1912 | 65 |
| 1913 | 60 |
| 1914 | 79 |
| 1915 | 89 |
| 1916 | 111 |
| 1917 | 110 |
| 1918 | 110 |
| 1919 | 91 |
| 1920 | 107 |
| 1921 | 116 |
| 1922 | 118 |
| 1923 | 100 |
| 1924 | 125 |
| 1925 | 121 |
| 1926 | 106 |
| 1927 | 116 |
| 1928 | 97 |
| 1929 | 98 |
| 1930 | 102 |
| 1931 | 80 |
| 1932 | 104 |
| 1933 | 73 |
| 1934 | 93 |
| 1935 | 100 |
| 1936 | 87 |
| 1937 | 100 |
| 1938 | 66 |
| 1939 | 86 |
| 1940 | 81 |
| 1941 | 92 |
| 1942 | 96 |
| 1943 | 96 |
| 1944 | 89 |
| 1945 | 67 |
| 1946 | 89 |
| 1947 | 99 |
| 1948 | 88 |
| 1949 | 77 |
| 1950 | 91 |
| 1951 | 75 |
| 1952 | 96 |
| 1953 | 77 |
| 1954 | 67 |
| 1955 | 71 |
| 1956 | 79 |
| 1957 | 76 |
| 1958 | 64 |
| 1959 | 76 |
| 1960 | 61 |
| 1961 | 59 |
| 1962 | 49 |
| 1963 | 60 |
| 1964 | 55 |
| 1965 | 61 |
| 1966 | 47 |
| 1967 | 49 |
| 1968 | 68 |
| 1969 | 49 |
| 1970 | 46 |
| 1971 | 40 |
| 1972 | 47 |
| 1973 | 39 |
| 1974 | 46 |
| 1975 | 32 |
| 1976 | 43 |
| 1977 | 35 |
| 1978 | 29 |
| 1979 | 42 |
| 1980 | 34 |
| 1981 | 27 |
| 1982 | 27 |
| 1983 | 31 |
| 1984 | 28 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 28 |
| 1989 | 36 |
| 1990 | 31 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 23 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2021 | 7 |