Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lacey originates from Old French and means 'cheerful'. It evolved from the surname 'Lacée' and has been used as a given name since the 20th century. The name is associated with elegance and has notable public figures bearing it. There is no biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈleɪsi/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Lacey is derived from the Old French surname 'Lacée', which means 'from Lacy', a place name in France. The name is believed to have originally referred to a person who lived near or was associated with the place.
Meaning
cheerful
Language Evolution
Lacée, Lacey
Historical Usage
Lacey gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, and has been used frequently for both boys and girls.
Variants & Derivatives
Lacy, Lacee
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Lacey is perceived as a charming and modern name, often associated with a sense of elegance and femininity.
Famous People
Lacey Turner - British actress, Lacey Chabert - American actress and voice actress
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 2,420 peak births in 1984
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Utah
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1924th of 7545 | 267 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1967th of 6773 | 255 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1953rd of 7552 | 317 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2445th of 10718 | 250 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3219th of 16616 | 278 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11483rd of 24088 | 63 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 17702nd of 23106 | 16 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4678th of 9107 | 63 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4737th of 9204 | 63 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2663rd of 12526 | 345 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 661st of 19264 | 3,930 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 153rd of 27321 | 30,931 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 408th of 35406 | 12,229 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 621st of 30306 | 5,833 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
73.64% 2101st/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
- |
55.91% 1967th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
83.42% 2380th/2853 |
72.43% 2010th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
20.70% 608th/2937 |
31.27% 1089th/3483 |
17.94% 631st/3518 |
13.35% 540th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
3.72% 137th/3685 |
6.26% 280th/4475 |
2.66% 138th/5194 |
2.49% 157th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
8.21% 376th/4582 |
9.37% 484th/5164 |
4.64% 339th/7313 |
6.47% 483rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
13.48% 537th/3984 |
13.08% 587th/4487 |
9.25% 631st/6822 |
11.04% 693rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Utah across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1924th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1967th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1953rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2445th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3219th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11483rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17702nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4678th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4737th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2663rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 661st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 153rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 408th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 621st out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.