Lacey is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #762 in 2023 with 370 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,053 births ranking #277. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 64.9%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 4,331 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.