Will my child share the name Lacey with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 83 UK babies named Lacey per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lacey in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lacey becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lacey is declining: down 250 places since 2020, to #478 in 2025. It peaked at #36 in 2010.

Is Lacey popular in the US as well as the UK?

Lacey is more popular in the UK (#493) than in the US (#746). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Who are some famous people named Lacey?

Notable people named Lacey include: Rebecca Lacey, Shea Lacey and Paddy Lacey.

Is Lacey a popular baby name in the United States?

Lacey ranks #746 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #478

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Lacey is a distinctive choice, ranked #478 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Lacey in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#478

US Rank #738

About the Name Lacey

Lacey has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 265 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #36 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 9 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.

Lacey is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Lacey in their class.

In the US it sits at #746 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.

⭐ Famous People Named Lacey

Rebecca Lacey — Rebecca Jane Lacey is an English actress.
Shea Lacey — Shea Lacey is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for Manchester United.
Paddy Lacey — Patrick Sean Lacey is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder.

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