Holding steady.
Popularity of Stace since 1960
Babies named Stace per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 | 116 |
| 1970s | 18 | 63 |
| 1980s | 5 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Stace is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1960. It reached its peak usage in 1968, making it a name most closely associated with the 1960s. Although it has not ranked in the top 1000, its trajectory remains stable, with occasional births in more recent years. The name's brevity and strong 'ay' sound give it a crisp, modern feel. Siblings might share similarly brief and punchy names such as Stacy, Tracy, or Casey. As a standalone name, Stace offers a distinctive and streamlined alternative to the more common Stacy.
Stace is a rare given name that likely originated as a diminutive or short form of Stacy (itself a medieval variant of Eustace) or directly from the surname derived from Eustace. Eustace comes from the Greek name Eustathios, meaning 'fruitful' or 'stable,' but the connection is uncertain for Stace. The name saw modest use in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1960s, but remains uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Stace
Names that share Stace's style, for a brother or sister.
