STAN-lee
Stanley
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About Stanley
The name Stanley is currently ranked #863 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #34 in 1915. The name is most popular in Alaska, Hawaii, and Idaho. Stanley is occasionally used for girls in 1990.
Pronounced STAN-lee. 2 syllables.
As of September 2026, Stanley ranked #863 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #34 in 1915, Nameberry popularity #703.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #681 | 372 | 193.7 |
| 2015 | #690 | 365 | 190.4 |
| 2016 | #683 | 367 | 193.4 |
| 2017 | #703 | 351 | 189.6 |
| 2018 | #707 | 344 | 189.4 |
| 2019 | #681 | 377 | 210.1 |
| 2020 | #736 | 334 | 193.5 |
| 2021 | #789 | 312 | 178.3 |
| 2022 | #781 | 324 | 185.6 |
| 2023 | #808 | 304 | 177.7 |
| 2024 | #875 | 275 | 159.6 |
| 2025 | #863 | 278 | 162.8 |
World rankings
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Stanley in pop culture
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