Lacey is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #7314 in 2004 with 10 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 14 births ranking #4520. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 28.6%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 198,480 boys born was named Lacey. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Lacey is a pretty surname-style name with Norman roots. It feels delicate in sound, though its origin is actually geographical rather than fabric-related.
The name came into English use through a Norman surname and later developed into a first name. Its airy sound and visual similarity to the word lace helped make it appealing.