Stalyn
A masculine given name derived from the name Stalin, meaning "man of steel".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Stalyn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Stalyn today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Stalyn births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Stalyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Stalyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2009 SSA rank
#14,209
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Stalyn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Stalyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Stalyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Stalyn
The given name Stalyn has its origins in the ancient Slavic languages, with roots tracing back to the 9th century. It is believed to be derived from the Proto-Slavic word "stal", which means "steel" or "firm", signifying strength and resilience. The name likely emerged among the Slavic tribes that inhabited the regions of Central and Eastern Europe during the early medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Stalyn can be found in the Novgorod Codex, a collection of Old East Slavic manuscripts dating back to the 11th century. This ancient text mentions a prince named Stalyn, who ruled over a small principality in the vicinity of modern-day Belarus.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Stalyn gained popularity among the nobility and warrior classes of various Slavic kingdoms. It was often bestowed upon sons in the hopes that they would grow into brave and unyielding leaders. In the 13th century, a Stalyn of Kievan Rus' was recorded as a renowned military commander who defended his lands against Mongol invasions.
As the centuries passed, the name Stalyn continued to be used across the Slavic world, with various spellings and regional variations emerging. One notable figure who bore this name was Stalyn Ivanovich Razin, a 17th-century Cossack rebel leader who led a massive uprising against the Russian Tsardom.
In the 19th century, the name Stalyn gained further prominence with the birth of Stalyn Velychko, a Ukrainian poet and playwright who played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of his time. His works celebrated the resilience and spirit of the Ukrainian people.
Another historical figure who carried the name Stalyn was Stalyn Petrov, a Bulgarian revolutionary who fought for the liberation of his country from Ottoman rule in the late 19th century. His bravery and unwavering commitment to the cause of freedom earned him widespread admiration among his countrymen.
It is worth noting that while the name Stalyn has deep historical roots and has been borne by notable figures throughout the centuries, its usage has declined significantly in modern times, particularly in the aftermath of the reign of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, whose actions and policies have cast a long shadow over the name's perception and acceptability.
People
Stalyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Stalyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Stalyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Stalyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Stalyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Stalyn a common name?
We classify Stalyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Stalyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Stalyn was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Stalyn is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Stalyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Stalyn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Stalyn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Stalyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Stalyn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Stalyn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Stalyn?
See how many Americans are named Stalyn on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.