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Stan

♂ Boy

Pronounced STAN /ˈstæn/High

Meaning: A short form of Stanley ('the stony clearing/meadow', English) and Stanislav ('glory of the camp/military glory', Slavic); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A stony clearing; glory of the camp: Stan is a short form of Stanley/Stanislav. Crisp, retro, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Slavic
MeaningA short form of Stanley ('the stony clearing/meadow', English) and Stanislav ('glory of the camp/military glory', Slavic); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10534 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1959
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,480

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195919142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Stan is a short form of Stanley ('the stony clearing/meadow', English) and Stanislav ('glory of the camp/military glory', Slavic; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, retro name (said 'STAN').

In the U.S. it peaked mid-century and is now retro. A-stony-clearing at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Stan is a short form of Stanley ('the stony clearing') and Stanislav ('glory of the camp') — a crisp, retro name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'STAN').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Stan — nickname; routes layered

Variations

StanleyStanislavStann

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stan mean?

Stan is a short form of Stanley ('the stony clearing') and Stanislav ('glory of the camp'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Stan?

It's said STAN /ˈstæn/ — one syllable.

Is Stan a boy or girl name?

Stan is a boy's name.

How popular is Stan?

Stan is a rare name today, retro.

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