Lacey
A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Every Lacey since 1886 — 55,233 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lacey
Lacey is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #738 in 2025 with 370 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1886, 55,233 American babies have been named Lacey. Its peak came in 1984, when 2,420 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lacey stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lacey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 370 | #738 | — | — |
| 2024 | 378 | #746 | — | — |
| 2023 | 370 | #763 | — | — |
| 2022 | 317 | #879 | — | — |
| 2021 | 346 | #809 | 5 | #13,258 |
| 2020 | 394 | #712 | — | — |
| 2019 | 446 | #656 | 5 | #13,295 |
| 2018 | 457 | #651 | — | — |
| 2017 | 502 | #601 | — | — |
| 2016 | 638 | #487 | — | — |
| 2015 | 676 | #478 | — | — |
| 2014 | 655 | #480 | — | — |
| 2013 | 658 | #466 | 6 | #11,566 |
| 2012 | 623 | #494 | — | — |
| 2011 | 708 | #440 | — | — |
| 2010 | 705 | #437 | — | — |
| 2009 | 740 | #432 | 7 | #10,531 |
| 2008 | 795 | #407 | — | — |
| 2007 | 839 | #390 | 5 | #13,547 |
| 2006 | 712 | #448 | — | — |
| 2005 | 696 | #438 | — | — |
| 2004 | 714 | #424 | 10 | #7,316 |
| 2003 | 813 | #371 | 8 | #8,297 |
| 2002 | 602 | #470 | 8 | #8,126 |
| 2001 | 693 | #415 | 5 | #11,606 |
| 2000 | 793 | #371 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,210 | #236 | 7 | #7,453 |
| 1990 | 2,047 | #148 | 15 | #3,888 |
| 1985 | 2,359 | #124 | 20 | #2,559 |
| 1980 | 897 | #277 | 18 | #2,678 |
| 1975 | 294 | #565 | 17 | #2,499 |
| 1970 | 89 | #1,252 | 20 | #2,033 |
| 1965 | 32 | #2,089 | 10 | #2,703 |
| 1960 | 19 | #2,860 | 16 | #2,080 |
| 1955 | 16 | #2,897 | 16 | #2,010 |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,528 | 22 | #1,592 |
| 1945 | 7 | #3,843 | 11 | #2,195 |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,108 | 15 | #1,853 |
| 1935 | — | — | 23 | #1,439 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,908 | 11 | #2,532 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,864 | 15 | #2,136 |
| 1920 | — | — | 11 | #2,682 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,282 | 13 | #2,124 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,244 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Lacey
- Lacey Chabert Actor · b. 1982
- Lacey Sturm Singer · b. 1981
- Lacey Evans Wrestler · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lacey mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Lacey in 2025?
Lacey ranked #738 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 370 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lacey?
55,233 babies have been named Lacey in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lacey most popular?
Lacey peaked in 1984, when 2,420 newborns received the name.
Is Lacey a boy or girl name?
Lacey is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lacey rising or falling?
Lacey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lacey?
Well-known people named Lacey include Lacey Chabert (actor), Lacey Sturm (singer), Lacey Evans (wrestler).