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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: STAY-sha //ˈsteɪʃə//
Origin: Latin; Greek
Meaning: Latin: 'resurrection'; Greek: 'to stand'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Stacia is derived from the Latin name "Statius," which itself comes from the Roman family name "Statius," meaning "standing" or "to stand." The name evolved through various linguistic transformations, entering the English language via the Greek form "Stachys" and later through Old French adaptations. The transition into English occurred during the medieval period, where it began to be used as a given name, particularly in the context of Christian naming traditions.
Historically, the name Stacia has been associated with several notable figures, including saints and early Christian martyrs. One significant milestone is the use of the name in the context of Saint Anastasia, a revered figure in early Christianity, whose name means "resurrection" in Greek.
The name Stacia can be seen as a derivative or diminutive of Anastasia, particularly in certain cultural contexts. The veneration of saints bearing similar names contributed to the name's endurance through the centuries, particularly during the Middle Ages when Christian names were widely adopted across Europe.
Culturally, Stacia carries connotations of strength and resilience, reflective of its etymological roots. The name has been embraced in various cultures, often linked to themes of stability and steadfastness.
In some traditions, diminutive forms such as "Stacy" have emerged, further enriching the name's historical tapestry. The name's association with steadfastness and its connection to early Christian figures have allowed it to maintain a presence in various cultural narratives, reinforcing its significance over time.
Famous people named Stacia
In this section, you will find notable people named Stacia. 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 Stacia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Stacia who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Stacia Kane is an author best known for the Downside Ghosts series and the Unholy Ghosts trilogy.
Stacia McCauley is a writer and producer best known for her work on The Last Ship and The Good Doctor.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Stacia was first seen in the United States in 1893.
Stacia has ranked as high as #829 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, Indiana, Ohio, New York, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Stacia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Stacia 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 Stacia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Stacia (2014)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
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 Stacia.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2009 | 36 |
| 2008 | 39 |
| 2007 | 44 |
| 2006 | 56 |
| 2005 | 51 |
| 2004 | 49 |
| 2003 | 72 |
| 2002 | 75 |
| 2001 | 81 |
| 2000 | 85 |
| 1999 | 95 |
| 1998 | 97 |
| 1997 | 99 |
| 1996 | 117 |
| 1995 | 95 |
| 1994 | 131 |
| 1993 | 167 |
| 1992 | 190 |
| 1991 | 180 |
| 1990 | 174 |
| 1989 | 167 |
| 1988 | 170 |
| 1987 | 156 |
| 1986 | 200 |
| 1985 | 190 |
| 1984 | 165 |
| 1983 | 184 |
| 1982 | 172 |
| 1981 | 171 |
| 1980 | 189 |
| 1979 | 200 |
| 1978 | 204 |
| 1977 | 264 |
| 1976 | 211 |
| 1975 | 220 |
| 1974 | 238 |
| 1973 | 232 |
| 1972 | 236 |
| 1971 | 303 |
| 1970 | 305 |
| 1969 | 222 |
| 1968 | 179 |
| 1967 | 148 |
| 1966 | 142 |
| 1965 | 139 |
| 1964 | 122 |
| 1963 | 108 |
| 1962 | 110 |
| 1961 | 89 |
| 1960 | 89 |
| 1959 | 59 |
| 1958 | 59 |
| 1957 | 60 |
| 1956 | 39 |
| 1955 | 43 |
| 1954 | 44 |
| 1953 | 31 |
| 1952 | 20 |
| 1951 | 18 |
| 1950 | 35 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1948 | 24 |
| 1947 | 22 |
| 1946 | 21 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1944 | 17 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1942 | 15 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1932 | 16 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1928 | 17 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1926 | 23 |
| 1925 | 20 |
| 1924 | 29 |
| 1923 | 41 |
| 1922 | 31 |
| 1921 | 51 |
| 1920 | 54 |
| 1919 | 56 |
| 1918 | 78 |
| 1917 | 58 |
| 1916 | 57 |
| 1915 | 44 |
| 1914 | 31 |
| 1913 | 34 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1911 | 10 |
| 1910 | 16 |
| 1909 | 8 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1893 | 6 |