Stanton
Stanton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Stony settlement or town on stony ground.
Origin and history
Stanton is a masculine name of Old English origin, derived from a habitational surname. It historically referred to someone living near a stony settlement or farmstead. In the United States, it remains a traditional and relatively uncommon classical surname-turned-given-name.
Popularity in the United States
6,738 babies in the United States have been named Stanton since 1880. It ranks #1469 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1766.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20 %)
- PA (19.4 %)
- TX (13.2 %)
- NY (12.7 %)
- IL (11.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 33 |
| 1890-1900 | 47 |
| 1900-1910 | 49 |
| 1910-1920 | 467 |
| 1920-1930 | 781 |
| 1930-1940 | 643 |
| 1940-1950 | 786 |
| 1950-1960 | 980 |
| 1960-1970 | 704 |
| 1970-1980 | 476 |
| 1980-1990 | 501 |
| 1990-2000 | 522 |
| 2000-2010 | 279 |
| 2010-2019 | 309 |
| 2020-2029 | 161 |
Famous people named Stanton
- Stanton Barrett: Race car driver, Stuntman
Nicknames
Stan
Fun facts
- The name combines the Old English elements 'stan' (stone) and 'tun' (enclosure, farmstead, or settlement).
- It transitioned from a geographical surname to a given name, following the widespread English practice of using family names as first names.