Boy · #4,407 in 2026

Stanton

Name: Popularity of the name Stanton in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Stanton, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,407

Peak Rank

#645 (1954)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-9%

1880

First Year

2026

Last Year

1954

Peak Year

#645

Peak Rank

Total Count

136

Years Active

The Story of Stanton

Stanton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1954, when 115 Stantons were born — ranking #672 that year. As of 2026, Stanton ranks #4,407 for baby boys with 24 births, gradually falling (-9%). In total, more than 7K Stantons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Stanton

Phonetically similar names — useful when Stanton is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Standen
Staunton
Stenton
Standin
Staten
Staton
Stantion
Santon
Standdown
Statton
Stunden
Standing

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Stanton

What does the name Stanton mean?

Stanton is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1880. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Stanton in 2026?

In 2026, Stanton ranks #4,407 among boys' names in the U.S., with 24 babies given the name that year.

When was Stanton most popular?

Stanton reached its peak popularity in 1954, ranking #645 that year with 115 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Stanton most popular?

Stanton has historically been most popular in Vermont, Hawaii, New Jersey. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Stanton.

Is Stanton a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Stanton is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Stanton?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Stanton include Cloyd, Hyrum, Lois. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Stanton

Stanton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 7K births in the dataset. Stanton's peak popularity came in 1954 when it ranked #645. Use the chart and map above to compare Stanton'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 .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.