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
#1395 for girls
in the United States (2024)
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
Actress and former WWE wrestler
Stacy London
Fashion consultant and TV host
Stacy Dragila
Olympic gold medalist in pole vaulting
Stacy Ferguson (Fergie)
Singer and member of The Black Eyed Peas
Statistics
163,889
Total births since 1880
1971
Peak year
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