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Stanley name meaning
First Name
301k
in the U.S.
since 1880
301k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
97k
in the U.S.
in 2010
97k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Stanley mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Stanley
User Submitted Origins
English
66%
African
13%
Polish
6%
Irish
4%
Igbo
2%
Swedish
2%
Nigerian
2%
African American
2%
Mexican
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Missouri, U.S. says the name Stanley means "Pride of the Camp".
- A submission from Malaysia says the name Stanley means "Live near a stony area" and is of English origin.
- A user from Nigeria says the name Stanley is of Igbo origin and means "strong, hardworking and rich".
- A submission from Nigeria says the name Stanley means "Nice".
- According to a user from Nigeria, the name Stanley is of English origin and means "Stoney meadow".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- Welsh journalist and explorer who led an expedition to Africa in search of David Livingstone and found him in Tanzania in 1871; he and Livingstone together tried to find the source of the Nile River (1841-1904)
- United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
Wiktionary
From places in England, Old English stān (“stone”) + lēah (“meadow”).
- The given name has also been used as an anglicisation of Stanisław, Stanislav and related names.
- A habitational surname.
- A male given name transferred from the surname. Popular in early 20th century.
- Any of several places, outside England named for persons with the surname:
- A town, the capital of the Falkland Islands, also known as Port Stanley.
- A small town in north-west Tasmania, Australia.
- A small town near Beechworth, Victoria, Australia.
- A ghost town in the Cariboo region, British Columbia, Canada.
- A village in York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- A neighbourhood near the centre of Alexandria, Egypt.
- A village in Derbyshire, England.
- A former coal town and civil parish of County Durham, England.
- A small village in the Staffordshire Moorlands district, Staffordshire, England.
- A village in the Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England.
- A hamlet in the village of Bremhill, Wiltshire, England.
- A coastal town in Hong Kong, also known as Chek Chue.
- A village on the north side of the River Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.
- An unincorporated community in Napa County, California, United States.
- The former name of an unincorporated community in Fresno County, California, United States, now Turk.
- A tiny town in Custer County, Idaho, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Hart Township, Warrick County, Indiana, United States.
- A tiny city in Buchanan County and Fayette County, Iowa, United States.
- A neighborhood of Overland Park, Kansas, United States; suburb of Kansas City.
- An unincorporated community in Daviess County, Kentucky, United States.
- A village in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States.
- A hamlet in the town of Seneca, Ontario County, New York, United States.
- A town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States.
- A small city, the county seat of Mountrail County, North Dakota, United States.
- A town in Page County, Virginia, United States.
- A small city in Chippewa County and Clark County, Wisconsin, United States.
- A town in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States.
Notable Persons Named Stanley
Notable Persons Named Stanley
Stanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci is an actor, writer, producer, and director. His most notable accomplishments were from 1982 to present. Stanley was born on November 11th, 1960 in Peekskill, New York, United States.
Ann Dunham
Ann Dunham was an anthropology and anthropologist. Ann was given the name Stanley Ann Dunham by her parents Stanley Armour Dunham and Madelyn Dunham on November 29th, 1942 in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Ann is also known as Dunham and Stanley Ann. She left this life on November 7th, 1995.
Stanley A. McChrystal
His military service ended in 2010. Stanley was born on August 14th, 1954.
MC Hammer
MC Hammer is a hip hop music, pop music, and dance music musician. His most notable accomplishments were from 1985 to present. MC was given the name Stanley Kirk Burrell on March 30th, 1962 in Oakland, California, United States. MC is also known as M.C. Hammer, Hammer, Hammertime, and King Hammer.
Paul Stanley
Paul Stanley is a hard rock and heavy metal music musician. He plays Ibanez, Washburn Guitars, Silvertone (instruments), B.C. Rich, Gibson Flying V, and Gibson Explorer. His most notable accomplishments were from 1969 to present. Paul was given the name Stanley Bert Eisen on January 20th, 1952 in Manhattan, New York City, United States. Paul is also known as The Starchild".
Stanley Johnson
Stanley Johnson is a politician and author. Stanley was given the name Stanley Patrick Johnson on August 18th, 1940 in Penzance.
- Stan GetzMusician
- Stanley FischerVice Chairman of the Federal Reserve
- Bobby VintonSinger-songwriter
- Stanley ClarkeMusician
- Sir Stanley BakerActor
- Stanley KowalskiFictional Character
- Stanley DonenFilm Director
- Lloyd KaufmanDirector
- Stanley Kramer
- Sir Stanley SpencerArtist
- Stan FrebergVoice Actor
- Stanley TongArtist
- Stanley JohnsonBasketball Player
- Stan KentonBandleader
Notable Persons With the Last Name Stanley
Notable Persons With the Last Name Stanley
Paul Stanley
Paul Stanley is a hard rock and heavy metal music musician. He plays Ibanez, Washburn Guitars, Silvertone (instruments), B.C. Rich, Gibson Flying V, and Gibson Explorer. His most notable accomplishments were from 1969 to present. Paul was given the name Stanley Bert Eisen on January 20th, 1952 in Manhattan, New York City, United States. Paul is also known as The Starchild".
Henry Morton Stanley
Henry was given the name John Rowlands on January 28th, 1841 in Denbigh. He passed away on May 10th, 1904.
Ralph Stanley
Ralph Stanley is a bluegrass music, old-time music, blues, and american folk music musician. He plays Banjo. He has had major accomplishments since 1946. Ralph was given the name Ralph Edmund Stanley on February 25th, 1927 in McClure, Virginia, United States. Ralph is also known as Dr. Ralph Stanley".
Owsley Stanley
Owsley Stanley was an audio engineer. Owsley was given the name Augustus Owsley Stanley III on January 19th, 1935 in Kentucky, United States. Owsley is also known as Bear. He passed away on March 12th, 2011.
Charles Stanley
Charles Stanley is a pastor, televangelist, theologian, author, televangelism, and theology. He was most active from 1971 to present. Charles was given the name Charles Frazier Stanley on September 25th, 1932 in Dry Fork, Virginia, U.S.
Andy Stanley
He holds the title Senior pastor and Seniorpastor. Andy was born on May 16th, 1958 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Common last names for Stanley
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Stanley | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 78.79% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 15.10% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.16% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.95% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.27% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Stanley
People with the last name Stanley are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Stanley
| #112 | Most Popular Boy Names |
| #24 | Last Name First Names |
| #83 | Old-Fashioned Boy Names |
| #19 | Boy Names Unique to the Northeast |
| #18 | Boy Names Unique to the Mideast |