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How Many People Are Named Lacey?
Estimated people named Lacey living in the U.S. today
52,272
Gender distribution
2% male · 98% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 54,857
- Peak year: 1984 (2,420 births)
- Estimated living today: 52,272
Lacey by age group — who carries the name today?
Lacey popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Lacey
Lacey has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 54,857 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 52,272 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 6,539 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Laceys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Lacey in the US?
An estimated 52,272 people named Lacey are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Lacey rare — about 1 in 6,539 Americans.
Is Lacey a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Lacey is 2% male and 98% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Lacey most popular?
Lacey peaked in 1984, when 2,420 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Lacey?
Lacey ranks #875 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 45 out of 100 (higher means rarer).