Holding steady.
Popularity of Tacy since 1884
Babies named Tacy per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1969, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tacy's real moment was 1884.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 16 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 15 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 113 |
| 1960s | 164 |
| 1970s | 149 |
| 1980s | 135 |
| 1990s | 78 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tacy is a rare and enigmatic name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1884, the same year it reached its highest recorded usage. However, its frequency has always been extremely low, with less than five births per year in most decades and never ranking in the top 1,000. The name has remained stable in obscurity, with occasional but sparse usage persisting through the present day. Tacy's etymology is uncertain; it may be a variant of Stacy or a diminutive of Anastasia, but this is not definitive. The name has no strong association with a particular culture or religion, and its appeal lies in its simplicity and phonetic resemblance to more familiar names like Tracy, Stacy, and Macy. Without any recorded top states or notable bearers, Tacy remains a curiosity for parents seeking an uncommon choice with a vintage feel.
Tacy is a rare given name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of the name Stacy, which itself derives from the Greek name Anastasia meaning 'resurrection.' Alternatively, it could be a diminutive form of Anastasia. The name appears occasionally in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, but has never been common. Its earliest recorded usage in the U.S. dates to 1884, with very low frequency of use.
Sibling names for Tacy
Names that share Tacy's style, for a brother or sister.
