Gender: Male
Origin: Old English
Meaning: Lives by the Stony Meadow, Rocky Meadow
Pronunciation: S T AE N L IY
Popularity Rank: #2,016
Derived from the Old English words 'stan' meaning 'stone' and 'leah' meaning 'clearing or meadow'. It signifies a person who lives near a stony clearing or meadow.
The name Stanley is of Old English origin and means Lives by the Stony Meadow, Rocky Meadow, Rocky Meadow or from the Stony Field. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Stanley is commonly found in Nigeria, United States of America, South Africa, and 89 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S T AE N L IY
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Stanley is recorded 32,836 times globally, ranking it as the 2,016th most common name worldwide.
Stanley is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 8,045 occurrences, making it the 139th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Stanley is found among 1 in every 144 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #139 | 1 : 144 |
| United States of America | #839 | 1 : 313 |
| South Africa | #389 | 1 : 475 |
| Malaysia | #583 | 1 : 873 |
| Hong Kong | #189 | 1 : 193 |
| United Kingdom | #947 | 1 : 421 |
| Singapore | #351 | 1 : 515 |
| Netherlands | #1,000 | 1 : 480 |
| Canada | #786 | 1 : 512 |
| France | #2,433 | 1 : 1,955 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Stanley from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 28, 2024 12:32 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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