UK girl's name
Laycee
A variant spelling of the feminine name Lacey, derived from the French place name La Cie meaning "the lace town".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Laycee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Laycee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 16 births.
This profile covers 106 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2004 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 19% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 108 living people in the UK are called Laycee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Laycee ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 16 girls were registered as Laycee.
- • Laycee ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #816 in 2013.
- • About 108 living people in the UK are estimated to have Laycee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
16 births
Estimated living
108
2026
Meaning
What does Laycee mean?
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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Laycee over time
The chart below shows babies named Laycee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Laycee, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 16 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laycee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Laycee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3284 | 83 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3538 | 23 | 4 |
Geography
Where Laycee is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Laycee. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Laycee ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #816 in 2013.
Across the UK
Laycee in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#816 in 2013
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Laycee
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Laycee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Laycee in the UK right now?
In 2018, Laycee was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Laycee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 16 babies registered as Laycee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Laycee?
A variant spelling of the feminine name Lacey, derived from the French place name La Cie meaning "the lace town".
How many people are called Laycee in the UK?
A total of 106 babies have been registered as Laycee across the 13 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Laycee most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Laycee ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #816 in 2013. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.