Stacey Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSTAY-see / /ˈsteɪ.si/English; Greek
Meaning
English: derived from Eustace; Greek: fruitful
Historical & Cultural Background
Stacey is often considered a diminutive of the name Eustace, which has roots in Greek. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been used for both genders, though it is more commonly associated with females. The name has also appeared in various cultural contexts, including literature and media.
Trend Summary
Stacey has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the 1970s and 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Stacy
- Stace
International Variants
- Stacey (English)
- Staci (English)
Famous people named Stacey
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Fictional characters named Stacey
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Stacey was first seen in the United States in 1913. Stacey has ranked as high as #449 nationally, which occurred in 1968, and has been most popular in Georgia, California, North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Stacey has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Stacey (2007)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1917 | 13 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 13 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 10 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1937 | 14 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 16 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1943 | 18 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 20 |
| 1946 | 24 |
| 1947 | 19 |
| 1948 | 32 |
| 1949 | 38 |
| 1950 | 55 |
| 1951 | 54 |
| 1952 | 61 |
| 1953 | 68 |
| 1954 | 73 |
| 1955 | 86 |
| 1956 | 92 |
| 1957 | 110 |
| 1958 | 117 |
| 1959 | 142 |
| 1960 | 249 |
| 1961 | 311 |
| 1962 | 401 |
| 1963 | 431 |
| 1964 | 380 |
| 1965 | 495 |
| 1966 | 559 |
| 1967 | 1,020 |
| 1968 | 1,073 |
| 1969 | 829 |
| 1970 | 689 |
| 1971 | 524 |
| 1972 | 543 |
| 1973 | 567 |
| 1974 | 535 |
| 1975 | 472 |
| 1976 | 335 |
| 1977 | 199 |
| 1978 | 203 |
| 1979 | 171 |
| 1980 | 157 |
| 1981 | 127 |
| 1982 | 98 |
| 1983 | 118 |
| 1984 | 90 |
| 1985 | 109 |
| 1986 | 100 |
| 1987 | 112 |
| 1988 | 119 |
| 1989 | 126 |
| 1990 | 139 |
| 1991 | 136 |
| 1992 | 121 |
| 1993 | 101 |
| 1994 | 95 |
| 1995 | 79 |
| 1996 | 70 |
| 1997 | 65 |
| 1998 | 58 |
| 1999 | 55 |
| 2000 | 46 |
| 2001 | 44 |
| 2002 | 39 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 14 |