Lacey
How to say it: LAY-see · /ˈleɪsi/
From a Norman surname derived from Lassy, a place in Normandy; also associated with the word 'lace'.
Lacey was the 540th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 370 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are down about 51% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #655 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #540 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 370 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,162 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | −51% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #655 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Lacey shone brightest in the 1980s before fading from view. Now far below its peak, it seems likely to slip further.
What goes with it
Light and lacy, Lacey sounds soft and breathy with a gentle air. Hayley and Chelsea match its sweetness.
Nicknames
- Lace
Honouring a Lacey in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lacey is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
England and Wales: #482.
Famous people named Lacey
- Lacey Chabert (born 1982)American film actress and producer
- Lacey Sturm (born 1981)American singer
- Lacey Turner (born 1988)British actress
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