Stan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Stan is an English name that means 'stone'. It evolved from Old English and has maintained its form through the centuries. The name is associated with traits of strength and resilience. It does not have significant biblical relevance but gained popularity in the 20th century due to cultural influences. Today, it is seen as a friendly name with notable figures contributing to its recognition.
The name Stan is most popular in Oregon, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Stan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Stan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2339th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 701st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 474th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 879th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2348th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6774th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7547th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Stan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Stan"
Pronunciation
/stæn/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Stan is derived from the Old English name 'Stan', which means 'stone'. It is often a diminutive form of Stanley or a standalone name.
Meaning
stone
Language Evolution
Old English: Stan, Middle English: Stan, Modern English: Stan
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, partly due to cultural references in literature and media.
Variants & Derivatives
Stanley, Stanny, Sten
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Stan is perceived as a friendly and approachable name. It has a casual and down-to-earth image.
Famous People
Stan Lee, Stan Musial, Stan Smith
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Stan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Stan"
"Stan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2339th of 7545 | 195 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 701st of 6773 | 1,426 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 474th of 7552 | 4,753 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 879th of 10718 | 1,371 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2348th of 16616 | 439 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6774th of 24088 | 166 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7547th of 23106 | 123 |
Regional Popularity of "Stan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
81.94% 1130th/1379 |
- |
76.36% 872nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
35.45% 548th/1546 |
36.89% 574th/1556 |
75.65% 1780th/2353 |
22.95% 355th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
17.56% 391st/2227 |
24.53% 596th/2430 |
19.80% 565th/2853 |
12.97% 360th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
28.53% 838th/2937 |
44.50% 1550th/3483 |
26.46% 931st/3518 |
21.88% 885th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
62.19% 3230th/5194 |
40.18% 2538th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Stan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Stan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Stan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.