Declining since 1988, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Lacee since 1969
Babies named Lacee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 112 |
| 1980s | 807 |
| 1990s | 853 |
| 2000s | 469 |
| 2010s | 264 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Lacee first appeared in U.S. records in 1969, a period when alternate spellings of established names were gaining traction. Its peak year was 1992, reflecting the broader popularity of the Lacey variants during the late 20th century. Since 1988, however, its trajectory has been falling, and by 2025 it ranked 14,942 with only 1 in 321,453 newborns receiving the name. Lacee's rise and gradual decline mirror the patterns of many creative respellings that enjoyed a brief vogue before receding as tastes shifted toward more traditional forms.
Lacee is a modern spelling variant of Lacey, which derives from the Norman surname de Lacy, meaning 'from Lassy', a place in Calvados, France. The name was brought to England after the Conquest and became established as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Lacee
Names that share Lacee's style, for a brother or sister.
