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Stanley

Stanley ranks #100 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 15 places, 392 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #87 among boy cat names.
Stanley's popularity trend

Stanley's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2024.

0.05%0.1%0.15%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
392
across 15 places
Popularity rank
#100
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+7
2020 → 2025
Gender split
99% boys
1% girls99% boys
What does Stanley mean?
/ˈstænli/2 syllablesOrigin: a surname

Stanley began as an English surname before becoming a given name, formed from the Old English words stan and leah, meaning "stone" and "meadow" or "clearing." It describes a literal type of place, common in English place-name formation.

Stanley has a sturdy, dependable charm with a touch of old-fashioned dignity. It suits a companion who's steady and unflappable, the kind of pet who takes life at their own calm pace.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Stanley shows up

Stanley's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

TorontoCanada0.2%
Maple RidgeCanada0.2%
ProspectAustralia0.1%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.1%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.1%
SeattleUnited States of America0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.1%
BurnsideAustralia0.1%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.1%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.1%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.1%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%
DarwinAustralia0.0%

Names like Stanley

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