Stacy

♂ Boy

Pronounced STAY-see /ˈsteɪ.si/High

Meaning: Stacy began as a short form of Eustace or Anastasius, from the Greek anastasis, 'resurrection.' Long used for both sexes, it is now usually a girl's name in the U.S. Used here for a boy — we note the female lean.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of new life: Stacy means 'resurrection' (said 'STAY-see'), from Eustace/Anastasius. Usually a girl's name now — we note the lean.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningStacy began as a short form of Eustace or Anastasius, from the Greek anastasis, 'resurrection.' Long used for both sexes, it is now usually a girl's name in the U.S. Used here for a boy — we note the female lean.

U.S. rank (2025)#6096 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1968

Total births (all-time)≈ 22,256

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Stacy is a short form of Eustace or Anastasius, from the Greek anastasis, 'resurrection.' Once common for boys, it is now usually a girl's name in the U.S. Used here for a boy — we note the lean (said 'STAY-see').

For boys it appears only rarely in the U.S. today, against heavier female use. Rare here for boys, cross-sex, and rooted.

Did you know? Stacy carries the Greek anastasis, 'resurrection,' as a short form of Eustace or Anastasius — long used for boys and girls, though now usually a girl's name, which we note (said 'STAY-see').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Stacy — Short form of Eustace/Anastasius, 'resurrection'; cross-sex, girl-leaning

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stacy mean?

Stacy is a short form of Eustace or Anastasius, from the Greek for 'resurrection.'

How do you pronounce Stacy?

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

Is Stacy a boy or girl name?

Here Stacy is used as a boy's name; note it is usually a girl's name in the U.S. today — we note the lean.

How popular is Stacy?

Stacy is rare for boys in the U.S. today and more familiar as a girl's name.