Stan
Stan is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Stone clearing or stand/become glorious.
Origin and history
Stan originated as a short form of Stanley, derived from Old English words meaning stone clearing, or Stanislav, a Slavic name meaning to become glorious. In the United States, it emerged as an independent given name in the early 20th century. Although its usage peaked mid-century, it remains a familiar, classic masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
8,480 babies in the United States have been named Stan since 1880. It ranks #1315 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1879.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.6 %)
- IL (7.5 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 58 |
| 1920-1930 | 182 |
| 1930-1940 | 573 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,617 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,368 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,304 |
| 1970-1980 | 601 |
| 1980-1990 | 353 |
| 1990-2000 | 167 |
| 2000-2010 | 96 |
| 2010-2019 | 113 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Famous people named Stan
- Stan Lee: Comic Book Writer, Publisher
- Stan Musial: Baseball Player
- Stan Getz: Musician, Saxophonist
Fun facts
- The name gained new cultural meaning after the 2000 Eminem song 'Stan', becoming a slang term for an overly dedicated fan.
- Comic book legend Stan Lee brought immense global recognition to the name throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries.