Lacey
4 countries#738 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lacey was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
55,233 births recorded 1886–2025 · currently #738 · peaked in 1984 with 2,420 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
14,672 births recorded 1980–2025 · currently #282 · peaked in 2010 with 1,710 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
13,101 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #314 · peaked in 2010 with 1,571 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,277 births recorded 1980–2025 · currently #242 · peaked in 2013 with 168 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
294 births recorded 2006–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 2012 with 38 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lacey’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #448 | — |
| 2007 | #390 | ↑58 |
| 2008 | #407 | ↓17 |
| 2009 | #432 | ↓25 |
| 2010 | #436 | ↓4 |
| 2011 | #440 | ↓4 |
| 2012 | #493 | ↓53 |
| 2013 | #466 | ↑27 |
| 2014 | #480 | ↓14 |
| 2015 | #478 | ↑2 |
| 2016 | #487 | ↓9 |
| 2017 | #601 | ↓114 |
| 2018 | #651 | ↓50 |
| 2019 | #656 | ↓5 |
| 2020 | #712 | ↓56 |
| 2021 | #806 | ↓94 |
| 2022 | #877 | ↓71 |
| 2023 | #759 | ↑118 |
| 2024 | #744 | ↑15 |
| 2025 | #738 | ↑6 |
Frequently asked questions about Lacey
Is Lacey a popular name?
Yes — Lacey currently ranks #738 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lacey more common for boys or girls?
Lacey is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lacey most popular?
Lacey peaked in 1984 in United States, with 2,420 recorded births that year.
Is Lacey rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lacey’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1276 in 1888 to #738 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lacey?
At least 69,905 babies have been recorded with the name Lacey across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Lacey popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lacey appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Lacey?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lacey include Kenzie, Monica, Veda, Penny.
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