How Many People Are Named Stanley?

Curious about how common the name Stanley is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 302,579
Popularity Level Uncommon
Probability 1 in 1,091 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 302,579 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Stanley.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 1,091 people has this name.

This classification places Stanley in the Uncommon category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Stanley

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Uncommon

Probability: 1 in 1,091 people

Total Count

302,579

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 301,142
Female: 1,437

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 81

  • Young (<30) 10,723
  • Adult (30–60) 36,052
  • Old (>60) 255,804

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 252
  • Alabama 5,017
  • Arkansas 2,659
  • Arizona 1,413
  • California 17,749
  • Colorado 2,591
  • Connecticut 5,456
  • DC 1,969
  • Delaware 680
  • Florida 5,283
  • Georgia 6,834
  • Hawaii 2,479
  • Iowa 4,004
  • Idaho 1,189
  • Illinois 18,580
  • Indiana 6,598
  • Kansas 3,268
  • Kentucky 5,230
  • Louisiana 4,564
  • Massachusetts 10,368
  • Maryland 4,898
  • Maine 2,148
  • Michigan 13,531
  • Minnesota 5,726
  • Missouri 6,889
  • Mississippi 3,541
  • Montana 1,017
  • North Carolina 4,895
  • North Dakota 1,251
  • Nebraska 2,888
  • New Hampshire 1,119
  • New Jersey 11,485
  • New Mexico 958
  • Nevada 265
  • New York 35,607
  • Ohio 13,210
  • Oklahoma 3,762
  • Oregon 2,461
  • Pennsylvania 27,207
  • Rhode Island 1,155
  • South Carolina 4,084
  • South Dakota 1,301
  • Tennessee 5,359
  • Texas 9,333
  • Utah 1,884
  • Virginia 5,155
  • Vermont 986
  • Washington 4,042
  • Wisconsin 5,490
  • West Virginia 2,927
  • Wyoming 455
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Stanley?

Approximately 302,579 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Stanley, based on statistical analysis.

Is Stanley a rare name?

Stanley is considered Uncommon when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.