Stanley Name Origin

/STAN-lee/

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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.

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).

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