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Stanley

male

Meaning

"Stone Clearing"

Stanley originated as an English place-name meaning stone clearing, later used as a given name in Anglophone contexts.

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Popularity History of Stanley

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#875Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#875

Stanley was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-67

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Stanley Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Stanley.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Stanley

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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