How Many People Are Named Stanley?
people in the United States are named Stanley
1 in 1,107 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
6,472 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
From a surname meaning "stone clearing" in Old English. A notable bearer of the surname was the British-American explorer and journalist Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), the man who found David Livingstone in Africa. As a given name, it was borne by American director Stanley Kubrick (1928-1999), as well as the character Stanley Kowalski in Tennessee Williams' play 'A Streetcar Named Desire' (1947).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 79.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Stanley"
- 275 babies were named Stanley in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1954
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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