UK girl's name
Staci
Feminine form of the Latin name Statius, meaning "to stand still".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Staci is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Staci popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3912, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 5 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1996 to 2000. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 57 living people in the UK are called Staci. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2001 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Staci ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales in 2000, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 5 girls were registered as Staci.
- • Staci ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #611 in 1996.
- • About 57 living people in the UK are estimated to have Staci as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3912
2000
Births in 2000
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
5 births
Estimated living
57
2026
Meaning
What does Staci mean?
The name Staci is a feminine variation of the masculine name Stanislaus, which has its origins in the Slavic languages. Stanislaus is derived from the Slavic words "stan" meaning "to stand" and "slava" meaning "glory" or "fame." The name Staci is a shortened and anglicized version of this name.
The name Stanislaus has a significant religious history, as it was the name of a Polish saint who lived in the 11th century. Saint Stanislaus of Cracow was a bishop who was martyred for his defense of the church's rights against the oppressive rule of the Polish king. His name became popular in many Christian communities, particularly in Eastern Europe and the Catholic Church.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Staci dates back to the 16th century, when it appeared in English records as a diminutive form of Stanislaus. Over time, it became an established name in its own right, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Staci. One of the earliest examples is Staci Lander, an English actress and writer who lived in the 17th century (c. 1630-1695). Another notable Staci was Staci Roest, a Dutch painter and illustrator from the late 19th century (1859-1942).
In the 20th century, the name Staci gained popularity, particularly in the United States. One of the most well-known individuals with this name is Staci Keanan, an American actress best known for her role as Dana Foster on the sitcom "Step by Step" (born 1975).
Other notable Stacis include Staci Greason, an American author and journalist (born 1964), and Staci Lander, an American singer and songwriter (born 1970). Additionally, Staci Manizade was a prominent American activist and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in the late 20th century (1945-2020).
While the name Staci has been influenced by various cultures and languages, its roots can be traced back to the Slavic word "slava," which represents the concept of standing tall and achieving glory or fame. This name has a rich history spanning various regions and time periods, with notable individuals leaving their mark in various fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Staci over time
The chart below shows babies named Staci registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2000. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Staci, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2000, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Staci by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Staci was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3912 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2692 | 10 | 2 |
Geography
Where Staci is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Staci. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Staci ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #611 in 1996.
Across the UK
Staci in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#611 in 1996
7 years of NRS records, 45 total registered
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FAQ
Staci: questions and answers
How popular is the name Staci in the UK right now?
In 2000, Staci was ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Staci most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 5 babies registered as Staci in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Staci?
Feminine form of the Latin name Statius, meaning "to stand still".
How many people are called Staci in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Staci across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 45 more in Scotland.
Where is Staci most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Staci ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #611 in 1996. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.