Holding steady, #4,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Pacey since 1998
Babies named Pacey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 | 35 |
| 2000s | 105 | 350 |
| 2010s | 143 | 191 |
| 2020s | 54 | 142 |
Meaning & origin
The name Pacey first appeared in the United States in 1998, the same year the television series 'Dawson's Creek' debuted, which featured a character named Pacey Witter. It reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking 4,539th, with approximately 1 in 77,640 newborns receiving the name. Since then, its usage has remained stable, never achieving widespread popularity but maintaining a consistent presence. The name is unisex, though more commonly given to boys. Its modern origin and association with a well-known TV character make it a distinctive choice.
Pacey is a modern given name that first appeared in the late 1990s. It is likely derived from the English surname Pacey, which itself may be a variant of Pace, from the Middle English 'pas' meaning 'peace'. The name gained some visibility after the character Pacey Witter on the television series 'Dawson's Creek' (1998-2003), contributing to its peak in 2001.
Sibling names for Pacey
Names that share Pacey's style, for a brother or sister.
