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Stacey

♂ Boy

Pronounced STAY-see /ˈsteɪ.si/High

Meaning: A pet form of Eustace ('fruitful; good harvest', Greek) and Anastasius ('resurrection'); used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Fruitful; resurrection: Stacey pets Eustace/Anastasius. Crisp, vintage, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA pet form of Eustace ('fruitful; good harvest', Greek) and Anastasius ('resurrection'); used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6400 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1968
Total births (all-time)≈ 13,974

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196819132024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Stacey is a pet form of Eustace — Greek 'fruitful; good harvest' — and Anastasius, 'resurrection' (routes layered, which we note). Originally a boys' name, it became popular for girls; used here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Stace).

It registers thinly for boys today. Rare for boys, fruitful-or-resurrection at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Eustace means 'fruitful; good harvest' and Anastasius 'resurrection' (Greek) — Stacey pets both, a crisp, vintage name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered; said 'STAY-see').
Overall data confidence 48%
Behind the Name — Stacey — routes layered

Variations

StacyStaceEustace

Nicknames

Stace

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stacey mean?

Stacey pets Eustace ('fruitful') and Anastasius ('resurrection'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Stacey?

It's said STAY-see /ˈsteɪ.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Stacey a boy or girl name?

Stacey is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Stacey?

Stacey is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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