How Many People Are Named Stacy?

Complete statistics for the name Stacy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Stacy
Rare
English

Stacy has a classic yet modern feel. About 172,321 people are named Stacy in the US today, making it 1 in 1,915 Americans. It peaked in 1971 with over 10,000 births.

~17,920
Living in US
1 in 18,496
Americans
1971
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fruitful, resurrection, productive
🌐
Origin
English
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Energetic Sociable Independent Warm
5
Life Path Number

Life path number 5 is traditionally linked to freedom, adaptability, and a restless curiosity about the world. People associated with 5 are thought to embrace change and live life with a sense of adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

172,321
Worldwide Bearers
#3,117
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
615
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
550
🇵🇭 Philippines
474
🇨🇳 China
423
🇲🇾 Malaysia
386
🇧🇷 Brazil
364
🇳🇿 New Zealand
333
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
294
🇳🇱 Netherlands
290
🇫🇷 France
238

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
18,168 (11%)
♀ Female
154,153 (89%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 51
9,485
Would be under 30 (5%)
149,745
Would be 30–60 (80%)
26,900
Would be over 60 (14%)

All 186,130 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1971

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
100
Classic Feel
64
Modern Appeal
36
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Stacy Through the Generations

Stacy's journey through American naming trends is quite intriguing. With 186,130 total births but only 172,321 people currently living, it shows a decline in recent years. The name's peak in 1971, when 10,143 babies were named Stacy, stands out. Today, the age distribution skews heavily towards older adults, with 149,745 people aged 30-60 and 26,900 over 60, indicating a long-lasting legacy. This trend of declining popularity while maintaining a strong presence among older generations makes Stacy a unique case study in name evolution.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 19,808
Texas 13,744
New York 10,379
Ohio 8,575
Pennsylvania 8,344
Illinois 8,099
Michigan 7,445
Florida 5,798
Indiana 5,276
Georgia 5,256

⭐ Famous People Named Stacy

Stacy, sometimes spelled Stacey, Staci, Stacie, or Stacii, is a common first name for women and men. It is also sometimes used as a surname.…

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✨ Similar Names to Stacy

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Stacy's English roots

📄 About the Name Stacy

How Many People Have the Name Stacy?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17,920 people in the United States currently share the name Stacy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,496 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Stacy a Common or Rare Name?

Stacy is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Stacy Mean?

Stacy means "fruitful, resurrection, productive" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Stacy in SSA data, approximately 11% are male and 89% are female.

When Was Stacy Most Popular?

The name Stacy reached peak popularity in 1971, with 10,143 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Stacy?

Approximately 17,920 people named Stacy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 17,920. That works out to roughly 1 in 18,496 Americans.

Is Stacy a rare name?

Stacy is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,496 Americans has this name.

What does the name Stacy mean?

Stacy means "fruitful, resurrection, productive" and comes from English origins.

Is Stacy more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 11% of people named Stacy are male and 89% are female.

When was Stacy most popular?

Stacy peaked in 1971 with 10,143 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US17,920
All-Time Births17,920
1 in X1 in 18,496
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age51
Peak Year1971
World Rank#3,117
Male %11%
Female %89%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.