Lacey is a popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #53 in 2013 with 1,081 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2010 with 1,571 births ranking #36. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,171.8%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 285 girls born was named Lacey. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.