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Laycee

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Laycee: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2013.

Laycee is a modern, phonetic variant of Lacey, which originated as a Norman surname derived from the town of Lassy in Normandy, France. The name’s root likely means “from Lassy,” though it became associated in English with the word “lace” for its delicate, elegant sound. Actress Lacey Chabert, best known for her role in *Mean Girls*, popularized the classic spelling. The name also connects to Lacey, Washington, a city named after early settler John Lachance. Laycee’s rise in Scotland reflects broader trends toward inventive spellings, with Lacey and Laci among its close cousins—each carrying a light, feminine charm that feels both contemporary and timeless.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20133 babies
Latest (2013)
#8163 babies
Total births
3since 2013
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2013 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).