Laci
A unisex given name transferred from the surname, variant of Lacey.
Every Laci since 1962 — 9,623 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Laci
Laci is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,044 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 9,623 American babies have been named Laci. Its peak came in 2003, when 686 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Laci stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Laci year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #5,044 |
| 2024 | 37 | #4,007 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3,747 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,161 |
| 2021 | 63 | #2,740 |
| 2020 | 67 | #2,567 |
| 2019 | 81 | #2,261 |
| 2018 | 70 | #2,522 |
| 2017 | 101 | #1,970 |
| 2016 | 91 | #2,138 |
| 2015 | 132 | #1,631 |
| 2014 | 138 | #1,574 |
| 2013 | 147 | #1,505 |
| 2012 | 149 | #1,501 |
| 2011 | 154 | #1,461 |
| 2010 | 189 | #1,266 |
| 2009 | 186 | #1,303 |
| 2008 | 281 | #958 |
| 2007 | 394 | #741 |
| 2006 | 412 | #685 |
| 2005 | 576 | #515 |
| 2004 | 588 | #500 |
| 2003 | 686 | #438 |
| 2002 | 79 | #2,131 |
| 2001 | 91 | #1,915 |
| 2000 | 112 | #1,580 |
| 1995 | 122 | #1,350 |
| 1990 | 256 | #788 |
| 1985 | 312 | #608 |
| 1980 | 160 | #936 |
| 1975 | 46 | #1,946 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,237 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,060 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Laci mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname, variant of Lacey.
How popular is the name Laci in 2025?
Laci ranked #5,044 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Laci?
9,623 babies have been named Laci in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Laci most popular?
Laci peaked in 2003, when 686 newborns received the name.
Is Laci a boy or girl name?
Laci is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Laci rising or falling?
Laci is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.