Lacy
boy nameLacy entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #385 in 1900, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#385
peak (1900)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #628 |
| 1890s | #526 |
| 1900s | #456 |
| 1910s | #556 |
| 1920s | #597 |
| 1930s | #634 |
| 1940s | #689 |
| 1950s | #837 |
| 1960s | #1011 |
| 1970s | #1405 |
| 1980s | #1987 |
| 1990s | #4118 |
| 2000s | #7298 |
| 2010s | #10485 |
| 2020s | #9714 |
Living bearers
About 2,600 people named Lacy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lacy alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lacy in 2025?
- Lacy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Lacy most popular?
- Lacy peaked in 1900, reaching #385 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lacy with classmates?
- Lacy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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