Lacey

Meaning of Lacey

Lacey means "cheerful" or "ornamental." It is derived from a French place name and surname.

Lacey has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lacey

Lacey has held fairly steady, sitting around #738 in 2025 after peaking at #371 in 2000.

Notable people named Lacey

• Lacey Chabert
  Actress, known for Mean Girls
• Lacey Evans
  Professional wrestler and model
• Lacey Schwimmer
  Professional dancer, choreographer
• Lacey Von Erich
  Professional wrestler
• Lacey Hearn
  Reality television personality

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Questions about the name Lacey

What does the name Lacey mean?

Lacey means lacey means "cheerful" or "ornamental." it is derived from a french place name and surname, and it comes from French origins.

Is Lacey a boy's or a girl's name?

Lacey is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Lacey?

In 2025, Lacey ranked #738 for girls, up from #746 the year before.

When was Lacey most popular?

Lacey peaked at #371 in 2000.