Stanley
Male name · ↓ Falling
149,269
Total Births
1918
Peak Year
#798
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Stanley
Stanley is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1910s with significant usage. Approximately 149,269 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 2,123 births |
| 1890s | 5,251 births |
| 1900s | 9,135 births |
| 1910s | 23,160 births |
| 1920s | 23,851 births |
| 1930s | 16,951 births |
| 1940s | 19,313 births |
| 1950s | 23,254 births |
| 1960s | 11,922 births |
| 1970s | 5,258 births |
| 1980s | 3,582 births |
| 1990s | 2,371 births |
| 2000s | 1,559 births |
| 2010s | 1,141 births |
| 2020s | 398 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Stanley?
Stanley has been given to 149,269 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1918 with 2,880 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #798.
Is Stanley a boy or girl name?
Stanley is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Stanley most popular?
Stanley was most popular in 1918, when 2,880 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Stanley?
Stanley first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).