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Lacey is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Variant of Lacy. This is currently the most popular spelling of this name." It ranked #738 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, variant of Lacy. This is currently the most popular spelling of this name. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Lacey ranked #738 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #738 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lacey mean?
Behind the Name does not give Lacey a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: variant of Lacy.
Is Lacey a popular name?
Lacey ranked #738 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Lacey a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Lacey appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine & masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Lacey — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
