Stacy
Stacy is a diminutive of Anastasia, derived from the Greek word meaning 'resurrection.' It became popular as an independent name in the English-speaking world during the mid-20th century.
Current Popularity
#1665 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Can also be spelled Stacey or Stacie
- •Has a friendly, approachable quality
- •Peaked in popularity during the 1970s-80s, giving it a nostalgic feel
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Famous People
Stacy Keibler
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Stacy Dragila
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Stacy Ferguson (Fergie)
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Statistics
164,011
Total births since 1880
1971
Peak year
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