Stanton
Boy nameStanton has been given to 6,738 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1954.
Meaning & origin /ˈstæntən/
Origin: surnames
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
6,738
Peak year
1954 (115 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▲ +4%
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Stanton's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #754 |
| 1950 | #671 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Stanton.
FAQ
How popular is the name Stanton?
Stanton has been given to 6,738 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Stanton peak?
Stanton peaked in 1954, when 115 babies were given the name.
Is Stanton a girl or boy name?
Stanton is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Stanton are boys).
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