How old is someone named Lacey?
The average Lacey is 32 years old.
Half of all living Laceys are between 23 and 41.
When was Lacey popular?
Lacey had one big moment, peaking in 1984. 55% of the babies ever named Lacey arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
Popular names of 1984 · The most popular names of the 1980s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 29 | 0 |
| 1910s | 138 | 0 |
| 1920s | 205 | 0 |
| 1930s | 158 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 230 | 110 |
| 1950s | 316 | 230 |
| 1960s | 527 | 450 |
| 1970s | 2,979 | 2,800 |
| 1980s | 20,976 | 20,000 |
| 1990s | 13,965 | 14,000 |
| 2000s | 7,440 | 7,400 |
| 2010s | 6,079 | 6,000 |
| 2020s | 2,180 | 2,200 |
How many Laceys are still alive?
About 53,000 Laceys are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 55,000 babies named Lacey since 1886.
Nearly every Lacey ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Lacey?
More than half of living Laceys are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 7%
- Millennial 57%
- Gen Z 23%
- Gen Alpha 12%
Is Lacey an old name?
Somewhat. Lacey is older than 55 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Lacey will be 52 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Lacey a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 98.5% of living Laceys are women.
Names the same age as Lacey
NAME TWIN
Lacey's name twin is Kassie. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kassie's age curve is the closest match to Lacey's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Lacey
How old is the average Lacey?
The average Lacey in the US is 32 years old. The median is 35, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lacey?
About 53,000 Laceys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 55,000 babies given the name since 1886.
When was the name Lacey most popular?
In 1984, when about 2,400 baby girls were named Lacey.
Is Lacey a Millennial name?
Yes. About 57% of living Laceys are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this