Stan
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Lives By The Stony Grove
- Origin
- English
Stan Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 8,473 baby boys have been named Stan. The name peaked in 1959 with 419 US births that year (rank #386). In 2024, ranked #8851 nationally — 8,465 places below its 1959 peak.
Top States for Stan
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Stan births are: California (1,074), Illinois (388), Texas (387).
Other English-Origin Names Like Stan
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4-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Stan's exact length and starting letter: Saad, Saba, Safa, Sage, Sakr.
Quick Facts About Stan
Famous People Named Stan
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Stan.
- Stan Lee — Comic Book Author (1922)
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Compare Stan to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Stan against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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