How Many People Are Named Staley?
Complete statistics for the name Staley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Staley is a very rare name, with only 288 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,144,344 Americans. This name is on the rise, peaking in popularity in 2016 with 19 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 47All 406 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Staley Through the Generations
Staley has seen a resurgence in recent years, with its peak occurring in 2016 when 19 babies were given this name. this uptick, the majority of those named Staley are over 60, indicating a strong presence among older generations. The current distribution shows 196 individuals over 60, 43 between 30 and 60, and 19 under 30, suggesting a blend of traditional and modern usage.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Staley's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Staley
How Many People Have the Name Staley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17,009 people in the United States currently share the name Staley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 19,487 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Staley a Common or Rare Name?
Staley is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Staley Mean?
Staley means "English occupational surname (one who stays)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Staley in SSA data, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.
When Was Staley Most Popular?
The name Staley reached peak popularity in 2016, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Staley?
Approximately 17,009 people named Staley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 17,009. That works out to roughly 1 in 19,487 Americans.
Is Staley a rare name?
Staley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 19,487 Americans has this name.
What does the name Staley mean?
Staley means "English occupational surname (one who stays)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Staley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 49% of people named Staley are male and 51% are female.
When was Staley most popular?
Staley peaked in 2016 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.