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Laci

♀ Girl

Pronounced LAY-see /ˈleɪ.si/High

Meaning: -i spelling of Lacey — from the Norman place-name Lassy (Calvados), via a noble surnameMedium

In 30 seconds: Norman nobility, sweetened to an -i: Laci spells Lacey — from the French town Lassy — soft, lacy, and bright. Delicate by sound, storied by root.
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Origin MediumFrench, American
Meaning-i spelling of Lacey — from the Norman place-name Lassy (Calvados), via a noble surname
U.S. rank (2025)#5044 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,622

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319622025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Laci is an -i spelling of Lacey — from the Norman place-name Lassy in Calvados, carried to England as a noble surname (the de Lacy family). The feminine -i styling is modern.

It registers thinly beside Lacey. Rare, place-named at the root, and dainty.

Did you know? Lacey began as a Norman aristocratic surname, taken from the village of Lassy — the lacy-fabric association came much later, by happy coincidence.
Overall data confidence 75%
Behind the Name — Lacey — root etymology

Variations

LaceyLacyLacie

Nicknames

Lace

Famous Bearers

  • ★Laci Peterson (1975-2002)
    American woman whose disappearance and murder became a widely publicized criminal case
  • ★Laci Green (1989-)
    American YouTuber and sex educator known for her online health advocacy

If you like Laci…

Lacey— the standard spelling of the same name
Lacie— a fellow -ie variant
Darci— another French name
Levy— a similarly popular pick
Lennix— shares Laci's American roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laci mean?

Laci spells Lacey, from the Norman place-name Lassy, via a noble surname.

How do you pronounce Laci?

It's said LAY-see /ˈleɪ.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Laci a boy or girl name?

Laci is a girl's name.

How popular is Laci?

Laci is a rare name in the U.S.

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