337,813births recorded
16Countries
1Variants
1927Peak · British Columbia
#97England & Wales 2025
Stanley is a boy name family recorded 337,813 times in 16 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#97 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1927, at 804.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Stanley
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley | English | 302,862 | 🇺🇸 United States | #863 | 1916 | ▼ 15 % |
| Stanley | English | 16,890 | 🏴 England & Wales | #97 | 2015 | ▼ 39 % |
| Stanley | English | 11,057 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #753 | 1918 | ▼ 27 % |
| Stanley | English | 3,060 | 🇫🇷 France | #1092 | 2002 | ▼ 41 % |
| Stanley | English | 2,673 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #493 | 1927 | new |
| Stanley | English | 265 | 🏴 Scotland | #400 | 2015 | ▼ 45 % |
Questions about Stanley
How popular is the name Stanley?
In 2025 it ranked #97 in England & Wales. Official registers record 337,813 births across 16 countries.
When was Stanley most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1927, at 804.3 births per 100,000.
Is Stanley a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Stanley is a boy name.