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boys' name ★ peaked 1916

Stanislaus

Gender Boy Rank 2025 Below top lists
Rank 2025
–
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Stanislaus
How common
–
boys born in 2025
Peak year
1916
46 babies
All-time total
787
#5,960 all-time among boys
First recorded
1884
in Social Security records

Stanislaus popularity over time

787 babies have been named Stanislaus since 1884, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras
0.030.050.080.118801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1893Boys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade Boys Per year Change Best rank
1880s 6 1 – #959
1890s 10 1 +67% #700
1900s 18 2 +80% #1,079
1910s 289 29 +1506% #851
1920s 242 24 -16% #1,205
1930s 57 6 -76% #2,163
1940s 31 3 -46% #3,103
1950s 16 2 -48% #3,754
1960s 27 3 +69% #2,487
1970s 44 4 +63% #3,795
1980s 11 1 -75% #6,152
1990s 10 1 -9% #9,438
2000s 21 2 +110% #11,277
2010s 5 1 -76% #13,791
2020s (to 2025) – – – –

The story of Stanislaus

Stanislaus is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1884, 787 American babies have been named Stanislaus. Its peak came in 1916, when 46 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1910s.

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 Stanislaus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Stanislaus?

The median living Stanislaus is about 54 years old; half are between 38 and 66. An estimated 100 people named Stanislaus are alive in the United States today.

median 54 020406080100

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Stanislaus year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 – –
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2018 – –
2017 – –
2016 – –
2015 – –
2014 – –
2013 5 #13,791
2012 – –
2011 – –
2010 – –
2009 5 #14,214
2008 – –
2007 5 #14,106
2006 5 #13,746
2005 6 #11,277
2004 – –
2003 – –
2002 – –
2001 – –
2000 – –
1995 – –
1990 – –
1985 – –
1980 – –
1975 7 #4,729
1970 8 #3,795
1965 – –
1960 – –
1955 5 #4,327
1950 – –
1945 5 #3,718
1940 – –
1935 – –
1930 14 #2,163
1925 23 #1,623
1920 37 #1,205
1915 38 #1,052
1910 6 #1,563
1905 7 #1,079
1900 5 #1,481
1895 – –
1890 – –
1885 – –
1880 – –

Famous people named Stanislaus

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

  1. 1 Stanislaus of Szczepanów Stanislaus of Szczepanów 11th-century Polish Catholic bishop 1030–1079 · Medieval
  2. 2 Stanislaus Kostka Stanislaus Kostka Polish Jesuit and saint (1550–1568) 16th century
  3. 3 Stanislaus Kobierski German footballer (1910–1972) Contemporary
  4. 4 Stanislaus Hosius Stanislaus Hosius Polish cardinal 1504–1579 · 16th century

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Stanislaus, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Stanislaus?

The median living Stanislaus is about 54 years old. Half of all living Stanislauss are between 38 and 66 years old.

How many people named Stanislaus are alive today?

An estimated 100 people named Stanislaus are alive in the United States, based on 787 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Stanislaus in 2025?

Stanislaus did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Stanislaus?

787 babies have been named Stanislaus in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Stanislaus most popular?

Stanislaus peaked in 1916, when 46 newborns received the name.

Is Stanislaus a boy or girl name?

Stanislaus is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Stanislaus rising or falling?

Stanislaus is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Stanislaus?

Well-known people named Stanislaus include Stanislaus of Szczepanów (religious figure), Stanislaus Kostka (religious figure), Stanislaus Kobierski (soccer player).

Names like Stanislaus

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