Stacey Girl

Popularity: #895 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: STAY-see //ˈsteɪ.si//

Origin: English; Greek

Meaning: English: resurrection; Greek: fruitful

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Stacey has its roots in the Greek name Eustachys, which is derived from the Greek word "eustachys," meaning "fruitful" or "productive." This name was Latinized as Eustachius and later evolved into various forms in different languages. In the Middle Ages, the name became popular in France as "Stace," which eventually led to the diminutive form "Stacey" in English.

The transition into English occurred through Norman influence following the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, where many names were adapted and integrated into the English vernacular. Historically, the name Stacey has been associated with several notable figures, including Saint Eustachius, a Christian martyr from the 2nd century, who is often depicted in art and literature.

His story, which includes themes of faith and perseverance, contributed to the name's enduring significance in Christian contexts. The name also appears in various historical texts and documents throughout the centuries, reflecting its usage among different social classes and regions.

Culturally, Stacey has been linked with attributes of strength and resilience, often symbolizing a nurturing and supportive character. This association may have contributed to its continued use across generations.

The name has also seen variations and diminutives, such as "Stace" or "Stacy," which have been used interchangeably in different contexts. Overall, the name Stacey carries a rich historical and cultural legacy, rooted in its etymological origins and reinforced by its connections to significant historical figures and themes.

Famous people named Stacey

In this section, you will find notable people named Stacey. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Stacey who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Stacey who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Stacey Abrams is a politician and author best known for her work in voting rights and the book Our Time Is Now.

Stacey Dash is an actress best known for Clueless, Mo' Money, and the TV series Single Ladies.

Stacey Keach is an actor and narrator best known for Mike Hammer, The Long Riders, and American History X.

Stacey Solomon is a television presenter and singer best known for The X Factor, Loose Women, and her social media presence.

Stacey L. Smith is a researcher and advocate best known for her work on gender and diversity in film and television.

Fictional characters named Stacey

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Stacey McGill is a fictional character from the book series The Baby-Sitters Club. She is a member of the club known for her expertise in fashion and her role as a babysitter.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Stacey, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Stacey. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Stacey was first seen in the United States in 1913.

Stacey has ranked as high as #83 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Stacey has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Stacey is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Stacey was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Stacey.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 59 6 53
2024 77 14 63
2023 57 9 48
2022 79 16 63
2021 70 9 61
2020 74 14 60
2019 94 18 76
2018 87 11 76
2017 110 20 90
2016 138 18 120
2015 117 16 101
2014 124 20 104
2013 149 17 132
2012 212 28 184
2011 191 22 169
2010 188 28 160
2009 207 19 188
2008 263 21 242
2007 280 34 246
2006 291 24 267
2005 329 35 294
2004 336 39 297
2003 364 35 329
2002 353 39 314
2001 388 44 344
2000 396 46 350
1999 411 55 356
1998 497 58 439
1997 577 65 512
1996 653 70 583
1995 779 79 700
1994 913 95 818
1993 1,104 101 1,003
1992 1,318 121 1,197
1991 1,541 136 1,405
1990 1,874 139 1,735
1989 2,146 126 2,020
1988 2,488 119 2,369
1987 2,821 112 2,709
1986 3,143 100 3,043
1985 3,223 109 3,114
1984 3,739 90 3,649
1983 3,917 118 3,799
1982 3,557 98 3,459
1981 3,881 127 3,754
1980 4,379 157 4,222
1979 4,784 171 4,613
1978 5,201 203 4,998
1977 5,405 199 5,206
1976 5,725 335 5,390
1975 6,403 472 5,931
1974 6,338 535 5,803
1973 6,820 567 6,253
1972 6,923 543 6,380
1971 8,006 524 7,482
1970 7,843 689 7,154
1969 7,443 829 6,614
1968 7,223 1,073 6,150
1967 6,137 1,020 5,117
1966 5,145 559 4,586
1965 4,764 495 4,269
1964 3,740 380 3,360
1963 3,736 431 3,305
1962 2,583 402 2,181
1961 1,764 311 1,453
1960 1,477 249 1,228
1959 1,356 142 1,214
1958 1,157 118 1,039
1957 787 110 677
1956 578 92 486
1955 463 86 377
1954 403 73 330
1953 240 68 172
1952 192 61 131
1951 156 54 102
1950 142 55 87
1949 111 38 73
1948 100 32 68
1947 61 19 42
1946 51 24 27
1945 43 20 23
1944 31 12 19
1943 32 18 14
1942 20 11 9
1941 18 11 7
1940 21 10 11
1939 24 16 8
1938 11 11 0
1937 14 14 0
1936 11 11 0
1935 11 11 0
1934 13 13 0
1933 6 6 0
1932 6 6 0
1931 7 7 0
1930 15 15 0
1929 10 10 0
1928 12 6 6
1927 11 11 0
1926 10 10 0
1925 11 11 0
1924 10 10 0
1923 18 13 5
1922 14 7 7
1921 11 11 0
1920 14 8 6
1919 16 10 6
1918 19 10 9
1917 13 13 0
1916 8 8 0
1915 5 0 5
1914 7 7 0
1913 9 9 0

Top States for Stacey (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 12
44%
CA 9
33%
NY 6
22%