Holding steady.
Popularity of Layce since 1980
Babies named Layce per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Layce is a modern invented name with roots in the late 20th century. First recorded in 1980, the name saw its highest usage in 2007, the peak year, with a stable trajectory since. As a variant of Lacey, Layce follows the trend of phonetic spellings popular in the 2000s. It remains infrequent, never breaking into the top 1000, but retains a consistent if small presence. The name's meaning is uncertain, but it likely derives from an English surname or from the word 'lace', adding a delicate, fashionable feel.
Layce is a modern invented name, probably a respelling or variant of Lacey, which itself derives from an English surname meaning 'from Lassy' (a town in France) or from Old French 'lacie' meaning 'lace'. The name emerged in the late 20th century, with peak usage in 2007.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lay, Laycee, Laycey
Sibling names for Layce
Names that share Layce's style, for a brother or sister.
