Stacey
Stacey is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fruitful, productive, or steadfast.
Origin and history
Stacey is an English given name derived from medieval diminutives of Eustace, which traces back to the Greek name Eustachios. Historically masculine in early English usage, it evolved into a popular surname and later a unisex given name. In contemporary U.S. records, Stacey is less common for boys than it was in the mid-20th century.
Popularity in the United States
13,982 babies in the United States have been named Stacey since 1880. It ranks #1009 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1859.
States where it is most popular
- GA (9.8 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
- CA (6.9 %)
- NC (5.7 %)
- VA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 57 |
| 1920-1930 | 97 |
| 1930-1940 | 110 |
| 1940-1950 | 195 |
| 1950-1960 | 859 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,749 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,238 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,156 |
| 1990-2000 | 919 |
| 2000-2010 | 336 |
| 2010-2019 | 198 |
| 2020-2029 | 68 |
Famous people named Stacey
- Stacey Augmon: Basketball Player, Basketball Coach
- Stacey King: Basketball Player, Sports Broadcaster
Nicknames
Stace
Fun facts
- Stacey developed in medieval England as a diminutive for Eustace before evolving into a family surname and individual given name.
- While widely used for women in the late 20th century, Stacey maintains a long history as a masculine name in both Britain and the United States.