Holding steady.
Popularity of Statia since 1908
Babies named Statia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 99 |
| 1920s | 58 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Statia is a rare and delicate name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1908. Its peak year of usage came in 1916, during the 1910s decade, when it was given to a handful of baby girls. Since then, it has remained a steady but uncommon choice, never registering a one-in-N statistic due to its rarity. The name's etymology is uncertain, but it likely derives from Eustacia or Stacia, connecting it to Greek roots meaning 'fruitful' or 'resurrection'. Despite its obscurity, Statia carries a vintage charm that might appeal to parents seeking an unusual name with a soft, feminine sound. No top states for this name are recorded, as its usage has been too sporadic to concentrate geographically.
Statia is likely a shortened form of Eustacia, the feminine form of Eustace, which derives from the Greek name Eustakhios meaning 'fruitful' or 'productive'. Alternatively, it may be a variant of Stacia, itself a diminutive of Anastasia. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since at least the early 20th century, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Stacie, Tia
Sibling names for Statia
Names that share Statia's style, for a brother or sister.
