Staley
Pronunciation: [ st-AYL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Staley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 140 babies have been named Staley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Staley is past its peak , currently ranked #34,715 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,715
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old Norse anu + leifr origin
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About the Name Staley
Staley is a boy name .
Is Staley a boy or girl name? Staley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,715 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #62,505. Staley is more commonly used as a boy name.
Staley is currently ranked #34,715 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Staley include Sta, Stal, Staly, Stalie, Sty, Stie, and Stakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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