Declining since 1985, #2,583 for girls today.
Popularity of Lacy since 1880
Babies named Lacy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 36 | 97 |
| 1890s | 127 | 153 |
| 1900s | 151 | 243 |
| 1910s | 251 | 779 |
| 1920s | 238 | 1,104 |
| 1930s | 169 | 891 |
| 1940s | 163 | 874 |
| 1950s | 174 | 772 |
| 1960s | 345 | 558 |
| 1970s | 1,717 | 399 |
| 1980s | 8,405 | 294 |
| 1990s | 4,353 | 180 |
| 2000s | 2,348 | 83 |
| 2010s | 1,327 | 40 |
| 2020s | 407 | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Lacy has seen its greatest popularity in the 1980s, peaking at rank 2583 in 1982, but has been steadily declining since 1985. The name is given to about 1 in 23,989 newborns in 2025, reflecting a broader trend away from similar soft, surname-style names. Lacy is most common in Texas, and shares stylistic company with other 1980s favorites like Lindsay and Candace.
Lacy originated as an English surname, derived from the Norman baronial name de Laci, which came from a place in France called Lassy. The name was brought to England after the Norman Conquest and later became used as a given name, particularly for girls. It is related to the lace fabric, though the connection is coincidental.
Where Lacy 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
Nicknames: Lace
Sibling names for Lacy
Names that share Lacy's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Lacy
Names whose popularity has moved with Lacy's over the last 50 years.
