Lacy
Gender: Girl
Meaning: From Lassy, cheerful, lace-like
Origin: French/English
Popularity: Ranked #2597 in 2025 with 67 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Lacey. Shares the meaning 'From Lassy, cheerful, lace-like.'
Similar names: lacee, lacey, lacie, layah, lace, laci, lady, laiya
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Lacy? About 1 in 49,679 babies born in 2025 were named Lacy, or roughly 0.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lacy
What does the name Lacy mean?
Lacy means “From Lassy, cheerful, lace-like” from French/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Lacy?
Lacy has French/English origin. The traditional meaning is “From Lassy, cheerful, lace-like”.
How popular is Lacy?
Lacy ranked #2583 in 2025 — given to 67 babies that year.
When was Lacy most popular?
Lacy peaked in 1982 with 988 babies registered that year.
Is Lacy a boy or girl name?
Lacy is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 24% of Lacys are boys and 76% are girls.
Is the name Lacy rising or falling in popularity?
Lacy has fallen 82 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2501 in 2020 to #2583 in 2025.
How long has Lacy been recorded?
Lacy appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.