Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Lacy
GirlEnglish, French· “from Lassy, a place in Normandy”
- Meaning
- from Lassy, a place in Normandy
- Origin
- English, French
- Pronunciation
- LAY-see
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,597
- US babies 2025
- 67
- Best rank
- #243 (1983)
- Peak year
- 1982
Meaning and origin of Lacy
Lacy is an English and French name that is usually said to mean “from Lassy, a place in Normandy”.
Lacy began as a Norman surname, de Lacy, taken from Lassy, a village in Normandy. The de Lacy family arrived in England after the Norman Conquest and became powerful landholders in England and Ireland, which carried the surname through medieval records. As a girl's first name, Lacy later picked up an extra association with the delicate fabric, giving it a soft, feminine image that the surname never had. The result is a name with Old World roots and a breezy, Southern-friendly sound. Lacey and Lacie are common alternative spellings.
Other spellings with the same sound: Lacey.
Popularity over time
Lacy has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 47 different years. Its best national rank was #243 in 1983, and the most babies received it in 1982, when 988 were named Lacy. In 2025, 67 babies were named Lacy, and it ranked #2,597 nationally. That is 58% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,489 in 1920, #2,838 in 1950, #406 in 1980, #1,025 in 2000, #1,370 in 2010, and #2,597 in 2025. Of the 20,211 US girls named Lacy since records began, 42% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 4,353 babies. Since 2010, 1,734 more have been named Lacy.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Katharine, Randi, Tabatha, Brandie, and Tia.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Lacy ranked highest in Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #2140 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 97% of US babies named Lacy over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Lacy is usually pronounced LAY-see, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with L and ends in “-cy”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Lacey.
Middle names for Lacy
A few middle names that flow with Lacy: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Lacy
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lacy mean?
Lacy is an English and French name that is usually said to mean “from Lassy, a place in Normandy”.
What is the origin of the name Lacy?
Lacy has English and French roots. Lacy began as a Norman surname, de Lacy, taken from Lassy, a village in Normandy.
Is Lacy a popular name?
Not especially. Lacy ranked #2,597 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Lacy a boy or girl name?
Lacy is mainly a girl's name. About 97% of US babies named Lacy over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Lacy?
Lacy 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