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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Lacy — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Lacie|Lada
Celtic◈ Unisex · 48% boy · 52% girl↓ Fading

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Lacy

◈

LAY-see · 2 syllables

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Girl
#3027
↓ Fading
Girl
#3027
Popularity score: 19
↓ Fading
Peak
#2142 in 2021
5yr
-160 ranks
Velocity
-160
Birth frequency
1.5 per 100,000 births
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10336 in 2021

Peak: #10336 in 2021

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152021

Rank #10336 · Rising since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3027 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Lacy

Popularity score: 19  ·  SSA Rank: #3027

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-160 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Lacy scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
UnisexVintageModern2-syllableSoft-soundingSurname-derivedAccessibleRare
Character
delicate and intricate
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Lacys

charismaticresilientauthenticdistinctivepowerful
STRONG
High confidence

Lacy is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #3027 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -160 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#3027 · very rare
Lacy at a Glance
Meaning:From Lacy, a Norman town in France with Celtic roots. Associated with the surname of Norman nobility, evolved into a given name meaning 'of Lacy' or 'delicate, like lace.'
Language root:Old French · Latin · Celtic
Peak rank:#2142 in 2021
5yr change:-160 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #3027 · Boy #—
Notable bearers
Lacy J. Dalton
Country music singer
Lacy Chabert
Actress and voice actress
Lacy Evans
Professional wrestler
Similar Sound
Lacey◈LucyLacy◈GracieTracey◈Casey◈
Similar Style
IvyRosieHazelRiley◈Bailey◈Avery◈
Works well with
Wren◈IvyHazelAsher◈Beckett◈Quinn◈Scout◈Phoenix◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Lacy illustration
Name Intelligence
Lacy · Overview
Summary

Lacy is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #3027 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 12/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
48% boy · 52% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Vintage · Modern character
Lacy carries a soft, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 160 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
lacy.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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