Stanley Name Origin
/STAN-lee/-
British (English) 60%
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American (English-American) 30%
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Canadian (English-Canadian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Stanley
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name Stanley is of Old English origin, derived from the elements 'stan' meaning 'stone' and 'leah' meaning 'wood' or 'clearing'. It was originally a surname referring to someone who lived near a stony clearing and later became a common given name in English-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Stanley each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).