Stacey
Meaning: Contemporary name
Origin: Modern American
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #176
Total births: 2,609
History: Stacey peaked in the 1980s in Australia. The name has a friendly, approachable character. Stacey represents the 1980s generation of Australian women — big hair, bigger ambitions, and the confidence to achieve them.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1993) | #96 |
| Babies named Stacey in 1993 | 89 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,609 |
| Peak year | 1985 (224 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #34 |
| Years in records | 1977–1993 (17 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 50 spots |
Frequently asked about Stacey
What does the name Stacey mean?
Stacey means “Contemporary name” from Modern American roots.
What is the origin of the name Stacey?
Stacey has Modern American origin. The traditional meaning is “Contemporary name”.
How popular is Stacey in Australia?
Stacey ranked #96 in Australia in 1993 — given to 89 babies that year.
When was Stacey most popular?
Stacey peaked in 1985 with 224 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Stacey a boy or girl name?
Stacey is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Staceys in registered births are female.
Is the name Stacey rising or falling in popularity?
Stacey has fallen 50 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #46 in 1988 to #96 in 1993.
How long has Stacey been recorded in Australia?
Stacey appears in birth records in Australia across 17 years — from 1977 through 1993.