Tacy is an uncommon yet enchanting name of American origin, derived from 'Tacita', which means 'silent' or 'quiet' in Latin. It is often associated with Tacy Kennedy from the classic novel 'Betsy-Tacy' by Maud Hart Lovelace, where it gained popularity due to the charming and relatable character it represents.
The name Tacy appears to have experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over time, with a total of 797 births recorded between 1884 and 2016. The highest number of births occurred in 1969, with 28 babies named Tacy, while the lowest was in several years, including 1887, 1893, 1897, 1951, and others, where only 5 girls were named Tacy. The name seems to have peaked in popularity during the late 1960s and early 1970s before declining steadily from the mid-1970s onwards.