US Popularity:1469
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Cheerful
Lacey is a gender-neutral name of Old French and Latin origin meaning, "cheerful." It was originally the surname of French noblemen, the De Lasi, from the Normandy region. This historical name reached the shores of England and Ireland during the Norman conquest. Famous and successful Laceys include American skateboarder, Lacey Baker and Lacey or Larissa Vados, a professional wrestler. Such strong and powerful bearers of this name will no doubt inspire your baby boy or girl to pursue their dreams with passion and self-belief.

Lacey Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Lacey is currently #1233 on The Bump
Boy:Lacey is currently #899 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Lacey is currently #668 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Lacey is currently #1469 in U.S. births
Boy:Lacey is currently #29041 in U.S. births
Girl:Lacey is currently #1482 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#1482
in 2023
+ 191
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lanksy, pg. 194

  • Behind the Name, Lacey January 2022

  • Behind the Name, Lacy January 2022

  • Name Doctor, Lacey

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