Stacia
Stacia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Resurrection or fruitful/fruit-bearing.
Origin and history
Stacia is a feminine given name that originated as a short form of Anastasia or Eustachia. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it remains a relatively rare but recognizable classic name.
Popularity in the United States
9,027 babies in the United States have been named Stacia since 1880. It ranks #1756 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2052.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.9 %)
- IN (8.4 %)
- MA (7.9 %)
- TX (7 %)
- OH (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 40 |
| 1910-1920 | 394 |
| 1920-1930 | 288 |
| 1930-1940 | 83 |
| 1940-1950 | 166 |
| 1950-1960 | 408 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,348 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,413 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,764 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,345 |
| 2000-2010 | 588 |
| 2010-2019 | 135 |
| 2020-2029 | 49 |
Nicknames
Stace, Stacy, Stacie
Fun facts
- Stacia originally developed as an English diminutive of longer names like Anastasia and Eustachia before becoming an independent name.
- The name experienced its highest period of U.S. usage between the 1960s and 1980s.