Stanley
boy name#863 in 2025Stanley entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #34 in 1915, ranks #863 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#863
rank today
#34
peak (1915)
278
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #146 |
| 1890s | #83 |
| 1900s | #63 |
| 1910s | #39 |
| 1920s | #42 |
| 1930s | #55 |
| 1940s | #60 |
| 1950s | #69 |
| 1960s | #120 |
| 1970s | #187 |
| 1980s | #251 |
| 1990s | #392 |
| 2000s | #573 |
| 2010s | #691 |
| 2020s | #806 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Stanley has been most popular in CA, NY, FL.
Living bearers
About 131,000 people named Stanley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Stanley alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 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 ranks #863 among US boy names in 2025, with 278 babies given the name.
- When was the name Stanley most popular?
- Stanley peaked in 1915, reaching #34 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Stanley with classmates?
- Stanley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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