Stacy
Stacy is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Fruitful, productive, or resurrection.
Origin and history
Stacy originated as a diminutive or surname derived from the Greek name Eustace or Anastasia, meaning fruitful or resurrection. Historically used for both boys and girls, it gained moderate popularity as a male name in the U.S. during the mid-20th century. Today, male usage of Stacy is relatively rare.
Popularity in the United States
22,257 babies in the United States have been named Stacy since 1880. It ranks #787 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1847.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.1 %)
- GA (8.1 %)
- NC (7.6 %)
- CA (6.9 %)
- TN (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 27 |
| 1890-1900 | 44 |
| 1900-1910 | 64 |
| 1910-1920 | 286 |
| 1920-1930 | 409 |
| 1930-1940 | 377 |
| 1940-1950 | 586 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,595 |
| 1960-1970 | 8,210 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,259 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,528 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,104 |
| 2000-2010 | 454 |
| 2010-2019 | 234 |
| 2020-2029 | 80 |
Famous people named Stacy
- Stacy Keach: Actor
- Stacy Andrews: Football Player
Nicknames
Stace
Fun facts
- Stacy began as a medieval English short form of the Greek name Eustace, which means fruitful or standing well.
- Although more widely given to females in late 20th-century America, Stacy was historically established as a masculine name first.