Stanislaus Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Stanislaus is a name of Slavic origin meaning 'to stand for glory'. It has evolved through various forms such as Stanislav and Stanislas. The name is associated with notable historical figures and reflects a legacy of importance, particularly in Poland. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Stanislaus is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast 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, Stanislaus has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast. Across generations, 'Stanislaus' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1271st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3173rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4607th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5458th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11609th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16994th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Stanislaus' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Stanislaus"
Pronunciation
/ˈstæ.nɪ.sloʊs/
Origin
Slavic
Etymology
The name Stanislaus is derived from the Slavic elements 'stan' meaning 'to stand' and 'slav' meaning 'glory'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'one who attains glory' or 'to stand for glory'.
Meaning
to stand for glory
Language Evolution
Stanislav, Stanislas, Stanislaus
Historical Usage
Stanislaus gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in Poland and among Slavic communities, due to the reverence for Saint Stanislaus, a bishop and martyr.
Variants & Derivatives
Stanislas, Stan, Stanley
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Stanislaus is less common in English-speaking countries but remains a traditional name in Slavic regions. It evokes a sense of historical and cultural significance.
Famous People
Saint Stanislaus, Stanislaus I of Poland, Stanisław Lem
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Stanislaus"
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 "Stanislaus"
"Stanislaus" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1271st of 7545 | 515 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3173rd of 6773 | 105 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4607th of 7552 | 45 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5458th of 10718 | 54 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 11609th of 16616 | 21 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 16994th of 24088 | 21 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 23106th of 23106 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Stanislaus" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
65.75% 931st/1416 |
38.80% 535th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
62.85% 978th/1556 |
- | - |
| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Stanislaus" 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 "Stanislaus"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Stanislaus" 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.