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Stanislaus

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Pronounced STAN-iss-laws /ˈstæn.ɪs.lɔs/Medium

Meaning: Stanislaus is the Latinized form of the Slavic Stanisław — from stani, 'become/stand', and slava, 'glory' — so 'one who achieves glory'; borne by Polish kings and saints and carried to America by Polish immigrant families.Medium

In 30 seconds: Stanislaus is the Latin form of the Polish Stanisław, 'one who achieves glory' — a saintly, kingly name brought by Polish-American families and always uncommon here (said 'STAN-iss-laws').
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Origin MediumSlavic, Latin
MeaningStanislaus is the Latinized form of the Slavic Stanisław — from stani, 'become/stand', and slava, 'glory' — so 'one who achieves glory'; borne by Polish kings and saints and carried to America by Polish immigrant families.
U.S. rank (2013)#13788 ↗ Rising
2013 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 787

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191618842013

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

Stanislaus is the Latin form of Stanisław, from Slavic stani 'become/stand' and slava 'glory' — 'one who achieves glory'. Borne by Polish kings and by Saint Stanislaus of Kraków, it reached the U.S. mainly through Polish immigration in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

In American records it has always been uncommon, a proud heritage name that reads as formal and old-world. A boy named Stanislaus at its peak would belong to the early-twentieth-century immigrant generation.

Did you know? Saint Stanislaus of Kraków, an eleventh-century bishop and martyr, is a patron saint of Poland, which kept the name deeply meaningful for Polish families.
Overall data confidence 75%
Behind the Name — Stanislaus — Latin of Polish Stanisław; 'achieve glory'Saint Stanislaus of Kraków — bishop and martyr; needs verification

Variations

StanisławStanislasStanislav

Nicknames

StanStash

Famous Bearers

  • ★Stanislaus of Kraków (1030–1079)
    Polish bishop of Kraków, martyr and patron saint of Poland.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stanislaus mean?

Stanislaus is the Latin form of the Polish Stanisław, meaning 'one who achieves glory'.

How do you pronounce Stanislaus?

It's said STAN-iss-laws /ˈstæn.ɪs.lɔs/ — 3 syllables, stress on the first.

Is Stanislaus a boy or girl name?

Stanislaus is used as a boy's name in the U.S.

How popular is Stanislaus?

Stanislaus is an uncommon boy's name in the U.S., a Polish heritage name.

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