Declining since 2012.
Popularity of Laycie since 1980
Babies named Laycie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 146 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Laycie is a modern respelling of the surname-turned-first-name Lacy, a name with Norman roots meaning "from Lassy." While the name has never cracked the U.S. top 1000, it reached its peak usage in 2016, reflecting a broader trend of feminine 'ie' endings. Since 2012, however, its popularity has been declining. Laycie remains a relatively rare choice, appealing to parents seeking an unconventional spelling of a familiar name.
Laycie is a modern respelling of Lacy, itself an English surname derived from the Norman place name Lassy. The name was originally a medieval nickname for a person from that region and later became used as a given name. This spelling variant with '-'cie' reflects a feminine-leaning phonetic styling popular in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lay, Cie
Sibling names for Laycie
Names that share Laycie's style, for a brother or sister.
