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How Many People Are Named Stacey?
Estimated people named Stacey living in the U.S. today
146,452
Gender distribution
8% male · 92% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 161,667
- Peak year: 1971 (8,006 births)
- Estimated living today: 146,452
Stacey by age group — who carries the name today?
Stacey popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Stacey
Stacey has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 161,667 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 146,452 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,334 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Staceys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Stacey in the US?
An estimated 146,452 people named Stacey are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Stacey uncommon — about 1 in 2,334 Americans.
Is Stacey a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Stacey is 8% male and 92% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Stacey most popular?
Stacey peaked in 1971, when 8,006 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Stacey?
Stacey ranks #363 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 39 out of 100 (higher means rarer).