Stanislav
Stanislav or Stanislaus is a masculine given name of Slavic origin, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is common in the Slavic countries of Central and Eastern Europe and Southeast Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French, German, and others.
Meaning & Origin of Stanislav
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
Stanislav or Stanislaus is a masculine given name of Slavic origin, meaning someone who achieves glory or fame. It is common in the Slavic countries of Central and Eastern Europe and Southeast Europe. The name has spread to many non-Slavic languages as well, such as French, German, and others.
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The Story of Stanislav
Stanislav first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 18 Stanislavs were born — ranking #5,110 that year. As of 2026, Stanislav ranks #7,732 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-35%). In total, more than 311 Stanislavs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Notable people named Stanislav
A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.
- Stanislaus of Szczepanów (1030–1079), Roman Catholic bishop and martyr
- Stanisław Kazimierczyk (1433–1489), Roman Catholic priest
- Stanislaus Kostka (1550–1568), Jesuit
- Stanisław Kubista (1898–1940), Polish Roman Catholic priest and martyr
- Stanisław Musiał (1938–2004), Polish Jesuit writer
- Stanislav Nasadil (1907–1941), Orthodox hieromartyr
- Stanisław Nowak (1935–2021), Polish archbishop
- Stanislaus Papczyński (1631–1701), Roman Catholic priest
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Names that sound like Stanislav
Phonetically similar names — useful when Stanislav is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
- Stanislaw
- Stanislaus
- Stanislas
- Stanis
- Stenciling
- Stonily
- Strangelove
- Sanest
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About the name Stanislav
Stanislav is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 311 births in the dataset. Stanislav's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #4,762. Use the chart and map above to compare Stanislav's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
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Data sources
- Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
- Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
- Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
- Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
- Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .
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