The nameStacy
Stacy is a short form of Anastasia. It was a top 40 American name in the early 1970s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Stacy comes from Anastasia, from the Greek anastasis, "resurrection".
Origin
Greek, through English.
History
Stacy was once used for boys as well, a form of Eustace. In the United States it reached 32nd for girls in 1971.
Famous people named Stacy
- Stacy Keibler, actress
- Stacy London, stylist
Popularity of the name Stacy
Stacy in the United States
Stacy was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 77,159 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Stacy. Its rise began around 1958, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Stacy in the United States were born before 1974, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 176 births a year.
Stacy in France
Stacy was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 2,905 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Stacy. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 1994. Half of all babies named Stacy in France were born before 1999. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 19 births a year on average, against 54 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Stacy
Names from the same generation as Stacy, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stacy mean?
Stacy comes from Anastasia, from the Greek anastasis, "resurrection".
What is the origin of the name Stacy?
Greek, through English.
Is Stacy a girl's or a boy's name?
Stacy is a girl's name. In the United States, 88% of the babies named Stacy are girls.
How popular is the name Stacy?
In 2024, Stacy was the 1392nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 161 births.
What are the variants of the name Stacy?
Variants and related names of Stacy include Anastasia and Stacie.
What are good sibling names for Stacy?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Sonia, Tess, Calista and Katy for a sister, Jerome, Kenny, Steve and Pedro for a brother.
Who are famous people named Stacy?
Stacy Keibler, actress; Stacy London, stylist.