Stacey
Stacey is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Resurrection or standing up again.
Origin and history
Stacey originated as a diminutive of Anastasia, which comes from the Greek word meaning resurrection or standing up again. It gained immense popularity in the United States as an independent given name during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, its usage for newborns has become much less common.
Popularity in the United States
147,750 babies in the United States have been named Stacey since 1880. It ranks #272 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1753.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.1 %)
- NY (9.2 %)
- PA (6.3 %)
- TX (5.5 %)
- MI (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 20 |
| 1920-1930 | 24 |
| 1930-1940 | 8 |
| 1940-1950 | 293 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,615 |
| 1960-1970 | 38,263 |
| 1970-1980 | 59,210 |
| 1980-1990 | 32,138 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,748 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,871 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,212 |
| 2020-2029 | 348 |
Famous people named Stacey
- Stacey Abrams: Politician, Author
- Stacey Dash: Actress
- Stacey Kent: Singer
Nicknames
Stace, Stacie
Fun facts
- Originally a pet form of Anastasia or Eustace, Stacey became a highly successful standalone given name in the United States.
- Stacey enjoyed widespread usage in the U.S. during the 1960s and 1970s before gradually declining in popularity.