Stacy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Stacy has Latin origins from the name Eustachius, meaning fruitful or productive. It evolved from its Latin and Greek forms to become a popular modern name in English. It is associated with positive traits such as friendliness and approachability. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Stacy is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Stacy has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Stacy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1071st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1013th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 530th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 251st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 853rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2438th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5100th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2128th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2773rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 291st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 49th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 123rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 691st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1309th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Stacy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Stacy"
Pronunciation
/ˈsteɪsi/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Stacy is derived from the Latin name Eustachius, which means 'fruitful' or 'productive'. It also has roots in the Greek name Eustachios, which carries the same meaning.
Meaning
fruitful, productive
Language Evolution
Eustachius (Latin), Eustachios (Greek), Stacy (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Stacy became popular in the United States in the mid-20th century, particularly as a feminine name, and has been used since the 1950s.
Variants & Derivatives
Stacie, Stacee, Stacy Ann, Stacy Lynn
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Stacy is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with a youthful spirit.
Famous People
Stacy Keach, Stacy London, Stacy Dash
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Stacy"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Stacy"
"Stacy" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1071st of 7545 | 675 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1013th of 6773 | 759 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 530th of 7552 | 3,916 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 251st of 10718 | 13,662 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 853rd of 16616 | 2,187 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2438th of 24088 | 743 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5100th of 23106 | 222 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2128th of 9107 | 292 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2773rd of 9204 | 190 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 291st of 12526 | 17,154 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 49th of 19264 | 98,409 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 123rd of 27321 | 39,295 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 691st of 35406 | 6,359 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1309th of 30306 | 2,161 |
Regional Popularity of "Stacy" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
35.38% 837th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
36.93% 869th/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
22.77% 507th/2227 |
26.71% 649th/2430 |
17.42% 497th/2853 |
18.38% 510th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
8.72% 256th/2937 |
12.49% 435th/3483 |
5.20% 183rd/3518 |
8.65% 350th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
26.27% 968th/3685 |
43.75% 1958th/4475 |
13.21% 686th/5194 |
18.93% 1196th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
- |
24.39% 1784th/7313 |
46.74% 3488th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
70.54% 4812th/6822 |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Stacy" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
69.36% 1641st/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
12.17% 271st/2227 |
11.77% 286th/2430 |
12.13% 346th/2853 |
7.78% 216th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
1.40% 41st/2937 |
2.04% 71st/3483 |
1.51% 53rd/3518 |
1.26% 51st/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
2.74% 101st/3685 |
3.06% 137th/4475 |
2.39% 124th/5194 |
2.44% 154th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
18.75% 859th/4582 |
13.15% 679th/5164 |
10.02% 733rd/7313 |
7.48% 558th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
52.28% 2083rd/3984 |
21.82% 979th/4487 |
18.53% 1264th/6822 |
19.02% 1194th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Stacy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Stacy" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.