Stanley

Pronunciation: [ st-ANL-ee ]

Girl Name #38,700 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Stanley is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced st-ANL-ee.

Parents who love the name Stanley often also consider Stella, Stephen, Stanley .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #38,700
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Sta Sty Staie Stanie

Also a Boy Name

Stanley is also used as a boy name, ranked #877.

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Similar Names

Stella Stephen Stanley Steve Stewart Sterling Steven Stuart

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stanley

Is Stanley a boy or girl name?

Stanley is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #38700. As a boy name, it is ranked #877. Stanley is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Stanley?

Stanley is pronounced st-ANL-ee.

How popular is the name Stanley?

Stanley is currently ranked #38700 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Stanley?

Common nicknames for Stanley include Sta, Sty, Staie, and Stanie.

Is Stanley a common or rare name?

Stanley is an uncommon name, ranked #38700 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Stanley

Stanley is a girl name .

Is Stanley a boy or girl name? Stanley is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,700 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #877. Stanley is more commonly used as a boy name.

Stanley is currently ranked #38,700 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Stanley include Sta, Sty, Staie, and Stanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.