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Stanley
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  • Used in: 3 countries

Origin: Old English

From places in England, Old English stān (“stone”) + lēah (“meadow”). Equivalent to stone + -ley (“lea”). * The given name has also been used as an anglicisation of Stanisław, Stanislav and related names. The coastal town in Hong Kong is named after Edward Henry Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby.

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United States Stanley Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #292
Frequency 93,817 people (34.78 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 81.04% Hispanic 1.65% Black 14.15% Asian/PI 0.52% Native Am. 1.05% Two+ 1.57%

United Kingdom Stanley Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #1342
Frequency 0.04% of population

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France Stanley Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #127900

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