Stacy is a name of American origin, derived from the English word "stacey," which means "estate" or "dwelling." It has been in use as a given name since the mid-20th century and gained popularity during the 1970s and 1980s. The name Stacy is often associated with American actresses such as Stacy Keach and Stacy Edwards, who contributed to its rise in popularity during that time.
The name Stacy has a rich history of usage in the United States, with records dating back to the late 19th century. Between 1880 and 1920, there were fluctuations in the number of births each year, ranging from as few as 5 to as many as 65. However, it was during the mid-20th century that Stacy's popularity began to rise significantly.
From 1950 onwards, there was a steady increase in the number of babies named Stacy each year. In 1958, there were 239 births, marking the first time the name was given to over 200 girls in a single year. The following decade saw even more popularity for Stacy, with peaks of 471 births in 1963 and 679 births in 1966.
The late 1960s and early 1970s were the peak years for the name Stacy, with a total of 1658 births in 1967 alone. This popularity continued into the 1970s, but began to decline towards the end of the decade.
Despite this decrease in usage, Stacy remained a popular name throughout the 1980s and 1990s, with over 100 births recorded each year. However, in recent years, the number of babies named Stacy has continued to fall, reaching just 18 births in 2022.
In total, there have been 22,236 births of the name Stacy recorded in the United States since 1880. While its popularity has waxed and waned over time, it remains a name with a significant history and continued usage today.