Will my child share the name Stan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Stan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Stan in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Stan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Stan is declining: down 1,663 places since 2018, to #4,108 in 2023. It peaked at #746 in 2003.

Is Stan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Stan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Stan a popular baby name in the United States?

Stan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Stan is a distinctive choice, ranked #4108 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Stan in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

#4108

About the Name Stan

Stan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2792 places in five years. It was most popular in 2003 at #746 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Stan is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Stan in their class.