Stacy Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSTAY-see / /ˈsteɪ.si/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: fruitful; English: derived from a surname
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Stacy has roots in the Latin word 'stacia,' which means fruitful. It originally emerged as a surname in England before becoming popular as a given name. The name has been used for both genders, though it is more commonly associated with females in contemporary contexts. Its usage for boys is less common but still exists.
Trend Summary
The name Stacy has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the 1970s and 1980s but has since declined.
Similar Names
Variants
- Stacey
- Stace
International Variants
- Stacy (English)
- Stacie (English)
- Stacey (English)
Famous people named Stacy
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Fictional characters named Stacy
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Stacy was first seen in the United States in 1880. Stacy has ranked as high as #333 nationally, which occurred in 1968, and has been most popular in Georgia, North Carolina, California, Tennessee, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Stacy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Stacy (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1892 | 8 |
| 1893 | 7 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 10 |
| 1908 | 19 |
| 1909 | 8 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 14 |
| 1912 | 19 |
| 1913 | 22 |
| 1914 | 32 |
| 1915 | 36 |
| 1916 | 39 |
| 1917 | 27 |
| 1918 | 41 |
| 1919 | 48 |
| 1920 | 65 |
| 1921 | 35 |
| 1922 | 51 |
| 1923 | 39 |
| 1924 | 44 |
| 1925 | 40 |
| 1926 | 30 |
| 1927 | 27 |
| 1928 | 44 |
| 1929 | 34 |
| 1930 | 35 |
| 1931 | 30 |
| 1932 | 34 |
| 1933 | 41 |
| 1934 | 28 |
| 1935 | 45 |
| 1936 | 45 |
| 1937 | 36 |
| 1938 | 40 |
| 1939 | 43 |
| 1940 | 48 |
| 1941 | 52 |
| 1942 | 39 |
| 1943 | 50 |
| 1944 | 55 |
| 1945 | 60 |
| 1946 | 52 |
| 1947 | 65 |
| 1948 | 67 |
| 1949 | 98 |
| 1950 | 105 |
| 1951 | 116 |
| 1952 | 103 |
| 1953 | 115 |
| 1954 | 132 |
| 1955 | 135 |
| 1956 | 165 |
| 1957 | 195 |
| 1958 | 239 |
| 1959 | 290 |
| 1960 | 296 |
| 1961 | 323 |
| 1962 | 416 |
| 1963 | 471 |
| 1964 | 533 |
| 1965 | 604 |
| 1966 | 679 |
| 1967 | 1,658 |
| 1968 | 1,737 |
| 1969 | 1,493 |
| 1970 | 1,183 |
| 1971 | 1,027 |
| 1972 | 914 |
| 1973 | 915 |
| 1974 | 829 |
| 1975 | 782 |
| 1976 | 573 |
| 1977 | 433 |
| 1978 | 344 |
| 1979 | 258 |
| 1980 | 233 |
| 1981 | 167 |
| 1982 | 138 |
| 1983 | 128 |
| 1984 | 148 |
| 1985 | 137 |
| 1986 | 141 |
| 1987 | 144 |
| 1988 | 138 |
| 1989 | 154 |
| 1990 | 156 |
| 1991 | 151 |
| 1992 | 146 |
| 1993 | 127 |
| 1994 | 121 |
| 1995 | 104 |
| 1996 | 87 |
| 1997 | 88 |
| 1998 | 55 |
| 1999 | 69 |
| 2000 | 60 |
| 2001 | 56 |
| 2002 | 61 |
| 2003 | 40 |
| 2004 | 51 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 44 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 6 |