Will my child share the name Stacey with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Stacey per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Stacey in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Stacey becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Stacey is declining: down 631 places since 2020, to #2,138 in 2025. It peaked at #97 in 1996.

Is Stacey a good choice for a distinctive name?

Stacey is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Stacey a popular baby name in the United States?

Stacey does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Stacey is a distinctive choice, ranked #2138 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Stacey in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Stacey

Stacey has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1509 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #97 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It briefly reached the UK top 100, though it typically sits a little further down the charts.

Stacey is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Stacey in their class.