Laycee
A variant spelling of the feminine name Lacey, derived from the French place name La Cie meaning "the lace town".
Name Census estimates that about 722 living Americans carry the first name Laycee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Laycee today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laycee births was 2012 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laycee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
722
~ 1 in 474,729 Americans
Peak year
2012
41 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,691
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Laycee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Laycee from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 279 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laycee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Laycee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Laycees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Laycee
The name Laycee has its roots in the English language, originating as a variation of the more common name Lacey. The name Lacey itself is derived from the Old French word "lassie," meaning "a young woman" or "a girl." This term likely emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Laycee can be traced back to the 16th century in England, where it was occasionally used as a feminine variant of the name Lacy. This spelling variation arose due to regional dialects and the fluidity of name spellings during that time period.
The name Laycee does not appear to have any significant historical references in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or prominent historical records. However, it shares its linguistic roots with the more widely documented name Lacey, which was occasionally mentioned in medieval literature and records.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Laycee. One of the earliest examples is Laycee Wilkinson (1589-1647), an English author and poet who published a collection of sonnets and verses in the early 17th century. Another noteworthy figure is Laycee Fontaine (1772-1842), a French artist renowned for her intricate landscapes and portraiture during the Romantic period.
In the 19th century, Laycee Ainsworth (1821-1892) was an American educator and advocate for women's rights, known for her work in establishing several schools and promoting educational opportunities for young women. Laycee Beaumont (1867-1928), a British explorer and adventurer, gained recognition for her daring expeditions across Africa and Asia.
More recently, Laycee Harrington (1932-2018) was an acclaimed American playwright and screenwriter, whose works often explored themes of family dynamics and social issues. Her plays received critical acclaim and were widely performed throughout the latter half of the 20th century.
While the name Laycee has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it carries a unique charm and a connection to the English language's rich linguistic heritage. Its variations and spellings have evolved over time, reflecting the diverse cultural influences and regional dialects that have shaped the English language.
People
Laycee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laycee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Laycee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laycee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 722 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laycee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 474,729 US residents.
Is Laycee a common name?
We classify Laycee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 736 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laycee most popular?
The single biggest year for Laycee was 2012, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laycee is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Laycee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laycee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.