Stanly
Stanly is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Stony clearing or meadow.
Origin and history
Stanly is a variant spelling of Stanley, derived from Old English words meaning stony clearing or meadow. It historically originated as an English habitational surname before being adopted as a masculine given name. In the United States, it remains a rare alternative spelling compared to the traditional Stanley.
Popularity in the United States
966 babies in the United States have been named Stanly since 1880. It ranks #3715 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- NY (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 120 |
| 1920-1930 | 136 |
| 1930-1940 | 109 |
| 1940-1950 | 117 |
| 1950-1960 | 178 |
| 1960-1970 | 113 |
| 1970-1980 | 47 |
| 1980-1990 | 20 |
| 1990-2000 | 54 |
| 2000-2010 | 41 |
| 2010-2019 | 26 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Stan, Stanlie
Fun facts
- Derived from the Old English elements 'stan' (stone) and 'leah' (clearing/woodland).
- Stanly is a modern simplified spelling of the classical English name Stanley.