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Stacy

♀ Girl

Pronounced STAY-see /ˈsteɪ.siː/Low

Meaning: Resurrection, the one who will rise againLow

In 30 seconds: Stacy is a diminutive of Anastasia, the Greek name meaning resurrection. A quintessentially 1970s-1980s American girl name, it carries retro warmth and is beginning to feel fresh again for a new generation.
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Origin LowGreek, English
MeaningResurrection, the one who will rise again
U.S. rank (2025)#1665 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births125 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 164,014

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197118922025

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 Anastasia, from the Greek anastasis meaning resurrection or rising again. It was used in the US primarily in the 1960s through 1980s as a standalone name with its own identity separate from the elaborate Anastasia.

Stacy peaked in the 1970s-1980s in the United States and carries a warm retro quality. Today it has vintage appeal alongside names like Debbie, Tammy, and Cyndi.

Did you know? The full form Anastasia means resurrection in Greek — the same concept as Easter. The Russian Princess Anastasia Romanov (1901-1918), whose fate was mysterious for decades, made this name part of one of history's most gripping stories.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Stacy

Variations

StaceyStaciStacieAnastasia

Nicknames

Stace

Famous Bearers

  • ★Stacy Keibler (b. 1979)
    American former professional wrestler, dancer and model; WWE Hall of Fame inductee

If you like Stacy…

Anastasia— Full Greek form of same name
Lacey— Two-syllable -ey name of same generation
Casey— Same -ey ending name of same time period
Tracy— shares Stacy's Greek roots
Lacy— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does Stacy mean?

Stacy means resurrection as a diminutive of the Greek Anastasia meaning the one who will rise again.

When was Stacy most popular?

Stacy peaked in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s.

How do you pronounce Stacy?

Stacy is pronounced STAY-see with two syllables.

What names are similar to Stacy?

Similar retro names include Lacey, Tracey, and Casey.

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