Stan
A diminutive of the male given name Stanley.
Every Stan since 1914 — 8,480 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Stan
Stan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,534 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 8,480 American babies have been named Stan. Its peak came in 1959, when 419 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Stan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Stan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,534 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,893 |
| 2023 | 6 | #12,056 |
| 2022 | 6 | #12,121 |
| 2021 | 10 | #8,080 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,977 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8,130 |
| 2018 | 12 | #7,071 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,478 |
| 2016 | 15 | #6,016 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,627 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,995 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,672 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,979 |
| 2011 | 5 | #14,062 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,321 |
| 2009 | 6 | #12,277 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,739 |
| 2007 | 5 | #14,104 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,454 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,978 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,916 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,201 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,359 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,430 |
| 2000 | 15 | #5,006 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,474 |
| 1990 | 29 | #2,427 |
| 1985 | 30 | #1,965 |
| 1980 | 42 | #1,491 |
| 1975 | 54 | #1,158 |
| 1970 | 99 | #817 |
| 1965 | 194 | #550 |
| 1960 | 406 | #392 |
| 1955 | 223 | #493 |
| 1950 | 145 | #562 |
| 1945 | 155 | #482 |
| 1940 | 81 | #675 |
| 1935 | 59 | #813 |
| 1930 | 32 | #1,276 |
| 1925 | 19 | #1,860 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,464 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,040 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Stan
- Stan Lee Comic artist · 1922–2018
- Stan Getz Musician · 1927–1991
- Stan Smith Tennis player · b. 1946
- Stan Ockers Cyclist · 1920–1956
- Stan Winston Film director · 1946–2008
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stan mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Stanley.
How popular is the name Stan in 2025?
Stan ranked #10,534 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Stan?
8,480 babies have been named Stan in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Stan most popular?
Stan peaked in 1959, when 419 newborns received the name.
Is Stan a boy or girl name?
Stan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Stan rising or falling?
Stan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Stan?
Well-known people named Stan include Stan Lee (comic artist), Stan Getz (musician), Stan Smith (tennis player).