Stanton

Stanton: name meaning, origin and popularity

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstΓ¦ntΙ™n/

Meaning and origin of Stanton

  • A male given name transferred from the surname.

How popular is Stanton?

29U.S. babies in 2025
#647peak rank (1949)
6,738babies since 1880

Since 1880, 6,738 boys in the U.S. have been named Stanton. Its highest rank for boys was #647 in 1949. In 2025, 29 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Stanton FAQ

What does the name Stanton mean?

A male given name transferred from the surname.

What is the origin of the name Stanton?

Stanton is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.

How popular is the name Stanton?

Since 1880, 6,738 boys in the U.S. have been named Stanton. Its highest rank for boys was #647 in 1949. In 2025, 29 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Stanton a boy or girl name?

Stanton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 6,738 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.