Declining since 2004, #4,987 for girls today.
Popularity of Laci since 1962
Babies named Laci per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 33 |
| 1970s | 418 |
| 1980s | 2,605 |
| 1990s | 1,641 |
| 2000s | 3,405 |
| 2010s | 1,252 |
| 2020s | 269 |
Meaning & origin
The name Laci is a modern spelling variant of Lacey, an English surname of Norman origin that historically referred to someone from the town of Lassy in Normandy. As a given name, it first appeared in U.S. records in 1962 and saw a significant rise in popularity during the 1990s and early 2000s. Its peak year was 2003, after which it began a steady decline. In 2023, Laci ranked 4,987th nationally, with about 1 in 61,818 girls receiving the name. The spelling Laci, while less common than the traditional Lacey, has remained in consistent use, particularly in the United States. Though the name has no recorded top states, its trajectory reflects broader trends in the favor of surnames-as-first-names and the appeal of phonetically simplified spellings.
Laci is a modern spelling variant of Lacey, which derived from an English surname of Norman origin. The surname Lacey came from the place name Lassy in Calvados, Normandy, and was brought to England after the Norman Conquest. As a given name, it emerged in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, where the spelling Laci gained popularity in the 1990s and 2000s.
Where Laci is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Laci
Names that share Laci's style, for a brother or sister.
