Holding steady.
Popularity of Eustacia since 1933
Babies named Eustacia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 67 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Eustacia is a name that has remained rare since its first recorded U.S. appearance in 1933. It reached its highest usage in 1971, with 5 babies per million given the name. The name's trajectory has been stable at near-zero usage, never breaking into the top 1000. Today, it is a distinctive choice for parents drawn to literary and classical names, evoking the strong-willed heroine of Thomas Hardy's 'The Return of the Native.' Its Greek roots and association with steadfastness give it a quiet depth.
Eustacia is the feminine form of Eustace, derived from the Greek name Eustathios (Εὐστάθιος), which combines eu (good) and stasis (standing, stability). The name thus conveys a sense of steadfastness or fruitfulness. In Christian tradition, Saint Eustace (originally Placidus) was a Roman general martyred under Hadrian, and his cult popularized the name in medieval Europe. Eustacia later appeared in English literature, most notably as the passionate Eustacia Vye in Thomas Hardy's 1878 novel The Return of the Native.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Stacy, Stasia, Tacy
Sibling names for Eustacia
Names that share Eustacia's style, for a brother or sister.
