Stanley
girl nameStanley entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1108 in 1927, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#1108
peak (1927)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1811 |
| 1910s | #1948 |
| 1920s | #1569 |
| 1930s | #2021 |
| 1940s | #2175 |
| 1950s | #2457 |
| 1960s | #3094 |
| 1970s | #5505 |
| 1980s | #8032 |
| 1990s | #11409 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Stanley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Stanley alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Stanley in 2025?
- Stanley is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Stanley most popular?
- Stanley peaked in 1927, reaching #1108 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Stanley with classmates?
- Stanley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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