Stanton

Stanton is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 20 boys in the United States.

Stanton at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Stanton

Stanton belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Stanton first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #647 in 1949, and in 2024 20 babies received the name — 6,708 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Stanton in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#647 in 1949
Peak year
1954
Babies named Stanton in 2024
20
Total since 1880
6,708

Stanton in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#2435 in 2007
Babies named Stanton in 2018
3
Total since 1996
30

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Stanton mean?

The meaning of Stanton is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Stanton a boy or girl name?

Stanton is a boy name. In 2024, 20 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Stanton?

Stanton comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Stanton?

Stanton first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #647 in 1949, and 20 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].