Declining since 2022.
Popularity of Eustace since 1882
Babies named Eustace per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eustace's real moment was 1885.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 14 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 111 |
| 1920s | 184 |
| 1930s | 83 |
| 1940s | 79 |
| 1950s | 56 |
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Eustace is a name with deep historical roots, but its usage in the United States has been minimal since record-keeping began in 1882. Its peak year came early, in 1885, when it saw its highest recorded frequency. Since then, the name has experienced a steady decline in popularity, and the last available data shows the decline continuing through 2025. Though Eustace has never been a common choice, its association with a Roman martyr and its appearance in medieval English records give it a classic, if obscure, pedigree. The name's trajectory shows it falling sharply since 2022, suggesting it has not found favor in modern naming trends. Parents choosing Eustace today would be selecting a rare, historical name with a positive meaning.
From the Greek name Εὐστάχυς (Eustachys), derived from εὖ (eu) 'good' and στάχυς (stachys) 'ear of grain, harvest'. It was borne by a 2nd-century Roman saint who converted to Christianity after a vision of a stag with a cross between its antlers. The name became common in medieval England, often Latinized as Eustachius, and saw limited use into the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Stace, Ace
Variants: Eustachius, Eustazio, Eustachy
Sibling names for Eustace
Names that share Eustace's style, for a brother or sister.
