Stanley
Stanley is of Old English origin, meaning 'stone clearing' or 'stony meadow,' derived from the elements 'stan' (stone) and 'leah' (wood or clearing). It began as a surname before becoming a popular given name in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Current Popularity
#875 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Has a warm, grandfatherly charm that's making a comeback
- •The nickname 'Stan' feels fresh and modern
- •Strong literary presence, featured in Tennessee Williams' 'A Streetcar Named Desire'
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Famous People
Stanley Kubrick
Legendary film director
Stan Lee
Comic book writer and Marvel Comics creator
Stanley Tucci
Actor and filmmaker
Stanley Baldwin
Former British Prime Minister
Statistics
301,142
Total births since 1880
1954
Peak year
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