Stacy
Every Stacy since 1880 — 186,268 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Stacy
Stacy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,665 in 2025 with 125 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 186,268 American babies have been named Stacy — about 88% girls and 12% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1971, when 10,144 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 Stacy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Stacy 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 | 125 | #1,665 | 15 | #6,096 |
| 2024 | 162 | #1,394 | 6 | #12,156 |
| 2023 | 139 | #1,540 | 15 | #6,179 |
| 2022 | 159 | #1,421 | 18 | #5,405 |
| 2021 | 162 | #1,369 | 14 | #6,300 |
| 2020 | 192 | #1,200 | 12 | #6,987 |
| 2019 | 161 | #1,403 | 12 | #7,115 |
| 2018 | 173 | #1,318 | 17 | #5,508 |
| 2017 | 172 | #1,352 | 27 | #3,971 |
| 2016 | 204 | #1,213 | 24 | #4,304 |
| 2015 | 205 | #1,214 | 27 | #3,972 |
| 2014 | 205 | #1,194 | 22 | #4,514 |
| 2013 | 228 | #1,085 | 28 | #3,735 |
| 2012 | 252 | #1,008 | 25 | #4,112 |
| 2011 | 258 | #989 | 26 | #3,972 |
| 2010 | 294 | #900 | 26 | #3,975 |
| 2009 | 341 | #829 | 34 | #3,324 |
| 2008 | 408 | #731 | 38 | #3,097 |
| 2007 | 421 | #692 | 27 | #3,879 |
| 2006 | 423 | #675 | 44 | #2,692 |
| 2005 | 426 | #651 | 43 | #2,607 |
| 2004 | 431 | #634 | 51 | #2,276 |
| 2003 | 400 | #665 | 40 | #2,575 |
| 2002 | 386 | #658 | 61 | #1,865 |
| 2001 | 417 | #605 | 56 | #1,952 |
| 2000 | 425 | #597 | 60 | #1,811 |
| 1995 | 683 | #387 | 104 | #1,125 |
| 1990 | 1,670 | #173 | 156 | #818 |
| 1985 | 4,109 | #67 | 137 | #760 |
| 1980 | 5,057 | #53 | 233 | #566 |
| 1975 | 7,169 | #34 | 782 | #255 |
| 1970 | 7,771 | #42 | 1,183 | #212 |
| 1965 | 3,205 | #119 | 604 | #307 |
| 1960 | 1,452 | #222 | 294 | #465 |
| 1955 | 301 | #529 | 135 | #643 |
| 1950 | 71 | #1,098 | 105 | #678 |
| 1945 | 23 | #1,789 | 60 | #808 |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,289 | 48 | #928 |
| 1935 | — | — | 45 | #953 |
| 1930 | 5 | #5,164 | 35 | #1,213 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,756 | 40 | #1,118 |
| 1920 | 23 | #1,806 | 65 | #842 |
| 1915 | 21 | #1,666 | 36 | #1,080 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,911 | 8 | #1,296 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,899 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,287 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 6 | #925 |
| 1880 | — | — | 6 | #897 |
Famous people named Stacy
- Stacy Keach Actor · b. 1941
- Stacy Peralta Film director · b. 1957
- Stacy Martin Actor · b. 1990
- Stacy Valentine Pornographic actor · b. 1970
- Stacy Keibler Actor · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Stacy in 2025?
Stacy ranked #1,665 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 125 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Stacy?
186,268 babies have been named Stacy in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Stacy most popular?
Stacy peaked in 1971, when 10,144 newborns received the name.
Is Stacy a boy or girl name?
Stacy is used for both: about 88% of babies named Stacy have been girls and 12% boys.
Is the name Stacy rising or falling?
Stacy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Stacy?
Well-known people named Stacy include Stacy Keach (actor), Stacy Peralta (film director), Stacy Martin (actor).