Name Legacy

Stanley

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Stanley was most popular in 1954, when 6,472 American babies were given the name — ranking #126 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,784, with 278 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 302,862 people named Stanley.

Most popular in1954
Rank that year#126
Births that year6,472
Total since 1880302,862

Stanley over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Stanley’s peak in 1954. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · "stony clearing"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org