Stacey
Meaning of Stacey
Stacey—heard as the breezy STAY-see—wears a deceptively simple façade over a surprisingly layered past, blending the Greek roots of Anastasia (“resurrection”) with the medieval English pet form of Eustace (“fruitful, steadfast”). In the United States her popularity swelled through the 1960s and crested at No. 41 in the mid-1970s, then ebbed, leaving today’s bearers (ranked in the high-800s) with a name that feels both comfortably familiar and refreshingly underused. Cultural footprints scatter across decades: singer Stacy Lattisaw’s soaring R&B riffs, actress-turned-commentator Stacey Dash’s dry wit, and even Barbie’s upbeat cousin all lend this name a subtle star dust without tipping into glare. Phonetically brisk, visually tidy, and etymologically rich, Stacey offers parents a choice that promises new beginnings and steady resilience—rather like a trusted denim jacket that only gains character with time.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as STAY-see (/ˈsteɪsi/)
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Notable People Named Stacey
| Stacey Abrams is an American politician, lawyer, author, and voting rights activist who founded Fair Fight Action to combat voter suppression. |
| Stacey Nuveman-Deniz - Stacey Nuveman Deniz is an American softball coach and former catcher who won two Olympic gold medals and a national championship at UCLA. |
| Stacey Solomon is an English television personality and singer who placed third on The X Factor in 2009 and won I'm a Celebrity in 2010. |
| Stacey Francis-Bayman is a former England netball star who won three international bronze medals and five Superleague titles with Team Bath. |
| Stacey Waaka is a New Zealand rugby league player who plays on the wing for the New Zealand Warriors in the NRLW. |
| Stacey Marinkovich is a former Australian netball player who became head coach of the national team in 2020. |
| Stacey Farber is a Canadian actress best known for playing Ellie Nash on Degrassi: The Next Generation. |
| Stacey Cunningham is an American banker who became the first woman to fully lead the New York Stock Exchange, serving as president from 2018 to 2022. |
| Stacey Hassard is a Canadian politician who represented Pelly-Nisutlin in the Yukon Legislative Assembly from 2011 to 2025. |
| Stacey Godfrey Evans is an American attorney and Democratic politician serving in the Georgia House of Representatives. |
| Stacey McClean - Stacey Franks is an English pop singer known for S Club 8 and competing on The X Factor in 2009. |
| Stacey Barr is an Australian basketball player who played for the Perth Lynx and represented Fremantle in women's football. |
| Stacey Morrison is a New Zealand television and radio host who champions Maori language, culture and health. |
| Stacey Michelsen is a New Zealand field hockey player who represented her country at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. |
| Stacey McKenzie is a Jamaican-born Canadian model, runway coach, and television personality known for judging top modeling shows and Canada's Drag Race. |
