Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Tacey

Name: Popularity of the name Tacey in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Tacey, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,243

Peak Rank

#3,579 (1970)

Total Babies

305

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1950

First Year

2024

Last Year

1970

Peak Year

#3579

Peak Rank

305

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Tacey

Tacey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1950, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1970, when 17 Taceys were born — ranking #3,579 that year. As of 2026, Tacey ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 305 Taceys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Tacey

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tacey is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Tacy
Tassie
Tessie
Tassy
Tossy
Tassi
Tasi
Touse
Tosi
Tcy
Tussi
Tisi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tacey

What does the name Tacey mean?

Tacey is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1950. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Tacey in 2026?

In 2026, Tacey ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Tacey most popular?

Tacey reached its peak popularity in 1970, ranking #3,579 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Tacey a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Tacey is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Tacey?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tacey include Carren, Wileen, Kathyjo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tacey

Tacey is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1950 and has accumulated 305 births in the dataset. Tacey's peak popularity came in 1970 when it ranked #3,579. Use the chart and map above to compare Tacey's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.