Stacey
An English surname transferred from the given name derived from a medieval diminutive of Eustace.
Every Stacey since 1913 — 161,732 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Stacey
Stacey is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,096 in 2025 with 53 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 161,732 American babies have been named Stacey — about 91% girls and 9% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1971, when 8,006 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Stacey stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Stacey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | #3,096 | 6 | #11,806 |
| 2024 | 63 | #2,743 | 14 | #6,426 |
| 2023 | 48 | #3,381 | 9 | #8,829 |
| 2022 | 63 | #2,751 | 16 | #5,835 |
| 2021 | 61 | #2,815 | 9 | #8,737 |
| 2020 | 60 | #2,776 | 14 | #6,248 |
| 2019 | 76 | #2,370 | 18 | #5,316 |
| 2018 | 76 | #2,402 | 11 | #7,552 |
| 2017 | 90 | #2,141 | 20 | #4,912 |
| 2016 | 120 | #1,742 | 18 | #5,287 |
| 2015 | 101 | #1,982 | 16 | #5,709 |
| 2014 | 104 | #1,937 | 20 | #4,841 |
| 2013 | 132 | #1,632 | 17 | #5,362 |
| 2012 | 184 | #1,296 | 28 | #3,789 |
| 2011 | 169 | #1,369 | 22 | #4,485 |
| 2010 | 160 | #1,435 | 28 | #3,796 |
| 2009 | 188 | #1,291 | 19 | #5,073 |
| 2008 | 242 | #1,082 | 21 | #4,686 |
| 2007 | 246 | #1,068 | 34 | #3,299 |
| 2006 | 267 | #979 | 24 | #4,084 |
| 2005 | 294 | #862 | 35 | #3,010 |
| 2004 | 297 | #832 | 39 | #2,734 |
| 2003 | 329 | #756 | 35 | #2,839 |
| 2002 | 314 | #769 | 39 | #2,548 |
| 2001 | 344 | #714 | 44 | #2,302 |
| 2000 | 350 | #684 | 46 | #2,192 |
| 1995 | 700 | #377 | 79 | #1,326 |
| 1990 | 1,735 | #168 | 139 | #874 |
| 1985 | 3,114 | #89 | 109 | #874 |
| 1980 | 4,222 | #74 | 157 | #695 |
| 1975 | 5,931 | #44 | 472 | #356 |
| 1970 | 7,154 | #48 | 689 | #296 |
| 1965 | 4,269 | #84 | 495 | #343 |
| 1960 | 1,228 | #249 | 249 | #502 |
| 1955 | 377 | #467 | 86 | #789 |
| 1950 | 87 | #977 | 55 | #933 |
| 1945 | 23 | #1,788 | 20 | #1,530 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,712 | 10 | #2,462 |
| 1935 | — | — | 11 | #2,381 |
| 1930 | — | — | 15 | #2,064 |
| 1925 | — | — | 11 | #2,731 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,902 | 8 | #3,463 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,870 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Stacey
- Stacey Abrams Politician · b. 1973
- Stacey Kent Singer · b. 1965
- Stacey Dash Actor · b. 1966
- Stacey King Basketball player · b. 1967
- Stacey Augmon Basketball player · b. 1968
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stacey mean?
An English surname transferred from the given name derived from a medieval diminutive of Eustace.
How popular is the name Stacey in 2025?
Stacey ranked #3,096 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 53 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Stacey?
161,732 babies have been named Stacey in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Stacey most popular?
Stacey peaked in 1971, when 8,006 newborns received the name.
Is Stacey a boy or girl name?
Stacey is used for both: about 91% of babies named Stacey have been girls and 9% boys.
Is the name Stacey rising or falling?
Stacey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Stacey?
Well-known people named Stacey include Stacey Abrams (politician), Stacey Kent (singer), Stacey Dash (actor).