Holding steady.
Popularity of Standley since 1915
Babies named Standley per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1959, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Standley's real moment was 1936.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 22 |
| 1920s | 39 |
| 1930s | 43 |
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 126 |
| 1960s | 90 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Standley is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1915. Its peak year of use was 1936, when it ranked among births of that era, though no current rank or 1-in-N frequency is available. The name has remained stable in usage, never experiencing a dramatic rise or fall. It is most commonly considered a variant of Stanley or the surname Standish, both of English origin. Parents choosing Standley today may be drawn to its vintage feel and connection to mid-20th-century naming trends.
Standley is believed to be a variant of the English surname Standish, which derives from Old English 'stan' (stone) and 'edisc' (enclosed pasture), or possibly from a place name meaning 'stone wood'. The name appears as a given name primarily in the early to mid-20th century, peaking in popularity in the 1930s. It has since become rare but maintains a stable presence.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Stan
Sibling names for Standley
Names that share Standley's style, for a brother or sister.
