Where does the name Stacy come from?

Stacy is a girl name of Ancient Greek origin.

Is Stacy a boy or a girl name?

Stacy is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 88% of children given the name Stacy are girls and 12% are boys.

How popular is the name Stacy in 2023?

Stacy ranks #1540 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1971 with 10,144 babies.

How do you pronounce Stacy?

Stacy is pronounced STAY-see (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Stacy?

Stacy is also written as Stacey, Staci, Stacie.

A name from Ancient Greek · Girl

Stacy

A diminutive of Anastasia (Greek anastasis, 'resurrection') or of Eustacia (Greek eustathēs, 'steadfast'). Both routes folded into the unisex English name, now predominantly feminine.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

163,724 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

154 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

SA diminutive of Anastasia (Greek anastasis, 'resurrection') or of Eustacia (Greek eustathēs, 'steadfast'). Both routes folded into the unisex English name, now predominantly feminine.

Variants & spellings

3 ways to spell "Stacy".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Stacey Most common Staci Stacie

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Stacy.

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Stacy Keibler (wrestler and actress)
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Stacey Abrams (politician)
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Stacy London (TV stylist)

Quick answers

People often ask about Stacy.

What does the name Stacy mean?: Stacy means a diminutive of Anastasia (Greek anastasis, 'resurrection') or of Eustacia (Greek eustathēs, 'steadfast'). Both routes folded into the unisex English name, now predominantly feminine.
Where does the name Stacy come from?: Stacy is a girl name of Ancient Greek origin.
Is Stacy a boy or a girl name?: Stacy is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 88% of children given the name Stacy are girls and 12% are boys.
How popular is the name Stacy in 2023?: Stacy ranks #1540 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1971 with 10,144 babies.
How do you pronounce Stacy?: Stacy is pronounced STAY-see (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Stacy?: Stacy is also written as Stacey, Staci, Stacie.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.