How Many People Are Named Standley?
Complete statistics for the name Standley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Standley is a rare name with origins in English surnames, making it very uncommon today. Only 215 people named Standley live in the US, which means 1 in 1,536,625 Americans have this name. The majority of people named Standley are over 60, giving it a distinctly older generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 75All 382 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: 1959Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Standley Through the Generations
Standley, a name rooted in English surnames, has seen its peak popularity in 1959 with 20 births that year. Today, only 215 people named Standley are estimated to be alive in the US, indicating a significant decline in usage over the decades. The average age of those named Standley is 75, with 87% being over 60, highlighting the name's strong association with older generations. its rarity, Standley remains stable in usage, bridging the gap between classic and modern naming trends.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Standley's English roots
📄 About the Name Standley
How Many People Have the Name Standley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,049 people in the United States currently share the name Standley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 81,860 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Standley a Common or Rare Name?
Standley 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 Standley Mean?
Standley means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Standley in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Standley Most Popular?
The name Standley reached peak popularity in 1959, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Standley?
Approximately 4,049 people named Standley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,049. That works out to roughly 1 in 81,860 Americans.
Is Standley a rare name?
Standley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 81,860 Americans has this name.
What does the name Standley mean?
Standley means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.
Is Standley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Standley are male and 0% are female.
When was Standley most popular?
Standley peaked in 1959 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.