Lacey
Pronunciation: [ l-AYS-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lacey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 857 babies have been named Lacey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lacey is past its peak , currently ranked #32,375 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,375
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Lacey is also used as a girl name, ranked #747.
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About the Name Lacey
Lacey is a boy name .
Is Lacey a boy or girl name? Lacey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,375 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #747. Lacey is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lacey is currently ranked #32,375 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lacey include Lac, Lay, Laie, and Lackins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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