At a glance
- In short
- Stayce is a feminine name of American English origin, pronounced as STAYSS (/steɪs/). It has variations, with Stacey being a common alternative spelling.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2009 (#17,294)
- Babies in 2009
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #4,355 in 1964
- First recorded
- 1958
Meaning of Stayce
Stayce is a feminine name with American English pronunciation. It is pronounced as STAYSS (/steɪs/). The name has variations, with Stacey being a common alternative spelling. Stayce has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1958, and although its popularity has varied over the years, it has consistently remained in use. The origin of the name Stayce is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated from the Greek name Eustachius, meaning "fruitful" or "productive." Stayce is associated with qualities such as strength, resilience, and determination. It can be a unique and meaningful choice for parents looking for a distinctive yet timeless name for their baby girl.
How to pronounce Stayce
English
- Pronounced STAYSS /steɪs/
Popularity of Stayce in the U.S.
Stayce was last recorded in the U.S. in 2009, ranked #17,294 with 5 babies. It peaked at #4,355 in 1964. It first appears in the records in 1958.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1958–2009 25 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 17,294 | back (not recorded in 1996–2008) |
| 1995 | 5 | 13,386 | back (not recorded in 1992–1994) |
| 1991 | 7 | 10,271 | back (not recorded in 1988–1990) |
| 1987 | 5 | 11,325 | back (not recorded in 1984–1986) |
| 1983 | 5 | 10,275 | ▲ 243 |
| 1982 | 5 | 10,518 | ▼ 1,408 |
| 1981 | 6 | 9,110 | back (not recorded in 1980) |
| 1979 | 7 | 8,061 | ▼ 2,847 |
| 1978 | 12 | 5,214 | back (not recorded in 1977) |
| 1976 | 6 | 8,156 | ▼ 172 |
| 1975 | 6 | 7,984 | ▼ 2,624 |
| 1974 | 10 | 5,360 | ▲ 2,075 |
| 1973 | 6 | 7,435 | ▼ 2,642 |
| 1972 | 11 | 4,793 | ▲ 750 |
| 1971 | 9 | 5,543 | ▲ 819 |
| 1970 | 7 | 6,362 | ▼ 1,305 |
| 1969 | 9 | 5,057 | ▲ 90 |
| 1968 | 8 | 5,147 | ▲ 1,657 |
| 1967 | 5 | 6,804 | back (not recorded in 1965–1966) |
| 1964 | 10 | 4,355 | ▲ 941 |
| 1963 | 7 | 5,296 | ▲ 1,282 |
| 1962 | 5 | 6,578 | ▼ 11 |
| 1961 | 5 | 6,567 | ▼ 871 |
| 1960 | 6 | 5,696 | back (not recorded in 1959) |
| 1958 | 5 | 6,103 | new |
Notable people named Stayce
- Stayce D. Harris is a retired Air Force lieutenant general and the first African American woman to earn three stars in the service.