Holding steady.
Popularity of Lacye since 1979
Babies named Lacye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 74 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lacye is an uncommon respelling of Lacy, a name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1979. It saw its highest usage in 1986, the same year the original Lacy ranked at its peak. Despite never entering the top 1000, Lacye has maintained a stable presence, with occasional births each year. Its variant spellings, such as Lacey and Laci, have been more widely used, but Lacye remains a distinctive choice. With no association to a specific top state or famous bearer, it represents a purely stylistic variation.
Lacye is a modern spelling variant of Lacy, itself an English surname derived from the Norman French place name Lassy (from Latin *Lasciacum*). The surname was brought to England after the Norman Conquest and later transitioned to a given name. Lacye emerged as a respelling in the late 20th century, likely influenced by names like Stacy or Tracy.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lace, Lay
Sibling names for Lacye
Names that share Lacye's style, for a brother or sister.
