Lacey
Girl name · 1,277 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lacey: 1,277 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 168 births in 2013.
Lacey is a name with Norman French origins, derived from the surname Lacy, itself from a place in Normandy called Lassy, meaning “from Lassy.” It arrived in Scotland and England after the Norman Conquest, and its gentle, lacy sound has made it a popular first name since the 20th century. Notable bearers include actress Lacey Chabert, known for her role in *Mean Girls*, and singer Lacey Sturm, former frontwoman of the rock band Flyleaf. Place connections are less direct, but the name shares its root with the village of Lassy in France. Interestingly, Lacey is also a unisex variant of the surname, though overwhelmingly given to girls today, and it occasionally appears as a nickname for Letitia, adding a touch of vintage charm.
Girl 30 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 2013168 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #24215 babies
- Total births
- 1,277since 1980
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 65%vs prior 5y