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Lacey
GirlEnglish, French· “from Lassy in Normandy”
- Meaning
- from Lassy in Normandy
- Origin
- English, French
- Pronunciation
- LAY-see
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #738
- US babies 2025
- 370
- Best rank
- #116 (1984)
- Peak year
- 1984
Meaning and origin of Lacey
Lacey is an English and French name that means “from Lassy in Normandy”.
Lacey comes from a Norman surname, de Lacy, taken from the village of Lassy in Normandy. The de Lacy family arrived in England after the Norman Conquest and became powerful landholders in England and Ireland. As a first name Lacey is also associated with the delicate fabric lace, a connection that gave it a pretty, feminine feel when it became popular for girls in the United States in the late twentieth century. It sounds light and friendly. Lacy and Lacie are other spellings, and the name pairs well with longer, classic middle names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Lacy.
Popularity over time
Lacey first appears in US Social Security records in 1888. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 51 different years, starting in 1975. Its best national rank was #116 in 1984, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,399 babies. In 2025, 370 babies were named Lacey, and it ranked #738 nationally. That is 45% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #4,528 in 1950, #277 in 1980, #371 in 2000, #437 in 2010, and #738 in 2025. Of the 53,774 US girls named Lacey since records began, 39% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 13,852 babies. Since 2010, 8,243 more have been named Lacey.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Marquita, Krystle, Stefanie, Adrienne, and Desiree.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Lacey ranked highest in Wisconsin, Idaho, and Pennsylvania.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | #379 | 14 |
| Idaho | #383 | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | #391 | 28 |
| Kentucky | #430 | 10 |
| Utah | #515 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Lacey is usually pronounced LAY-see, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with L and ends in “-ey”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Lacy.
Middle names for Lacey
A few middle names that flow with Lacey: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Lacey
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lacey mean?
Lacey is an English and French name that means “from Lassy in Normandy”.
What is the origin of the name Lacey?
Lacey has English and French roots. Lacey comes from a Norman surname, de Lacy, taken from the village of Lassy in Normandy.
Is Lacey a popular name?
Yes. Lacey ranked #738 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Lacey a boy or girl name?
Lacey is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Lacey?
Lacey is usually pronounced LAY-see. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings