Stacy
Stacy is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Fruitful, fruitful bearer, or resurrection.
Origin and history
Stacy originated as a diminutive or surname derived from Eustace or Anastasia, both ultimately rooted in Greek. Peak popularity in the United States occurred in the 1970s and 1980s, where it was widely used for females. Today it remains a recognizable classical name, though it is given far less frequently to newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
164,011 babies in the United States have been named Stacy since 1880. It ranks #240 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1248.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.5 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
- OH (5 %)
- PA (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 29 |
| 1900-1910 | 53 |
| 1910-1920 | 133 |
| 1920-1930 | 130 |
| 1930-1940 | 76 |
| 1940-1950 | 325 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,839 |
| 1960-1970 | 35,526 |
| 1970-1980 | 69,901 |
| 1980-1990 | 36,990 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,840 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,078 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,152 |
| 2020-2029 | 939 |
Famous people named Stacy
- Stacy Keibler: Actress, Wrestler
- Stacy London: Fashion Consultant, Television Host
Nicknames
Stace, Stacie
Fun facts
- Stacy developed independently as a short form of both the masculine name Eustace and the feminine name Anastasia.
- Stacy surged in usage in the United States during the 1970s, becoming a top-50 name for girls during that era.