Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Staci since 1950
Babies named Staci per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 254 |
| 1960s | 5,078 |
| 1970s | 9,692 |
| 1980s | 7,050 |
| 1990s | 2,800 |
| 2000s | 440 |
| 2010s | 138 |
| 2020s | 28 |
Meaning & origin
Staci is a phonetic spelling of Stacy that rose to prominence in the United States during the 1970s. Its peak year was 1973, when it was most used among baby girls. Since 1985, however, the name has steadily fallen in popularity, mirroring the broader decline of similar medial-vowel names like Heather and Christine. Today it is rarely given, with no data ranking among the top names in the most recent year (2025). While Staci never achieved high national rank, it was particularly popular as a creative alternative to Stacy, reflecting a mid-century trend of customizing spellings. It remains a familiar but nostalgic choice, evoking the era of its peak usage.
Staci is a modern phonetic respelling of Stacy, which originated as a diminutive of Anastasia, from Greek anastasis 'resurrection'. Stacy was widely used in medieval England, and later revived in the mid-20th century. The 'i' spelling became popular in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, reflecting a trend toward simplified or distinctive feminine name spellings.
Where Staci is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Stac, Stace
Sibling names for Staci
Names that share Staci's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Staci
Names whose popularity has moved with Staci's over the last 50 years.
