Standly
A combination name from English origin meaning "rocky clearing meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 18 living Americans carry the first name Standly. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Standly today is around 61 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Standly births was 1970 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Standly. 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 Standly. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
18
~ 1 in 19,041,908 Americans
Peak year
1970
6 babies that year
Average age
61
years old
1971 SSA rank
#5,561
Tracked since 1954
Popularity
Standly: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Standly from the 1950s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 11 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Standly 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 Standly during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Standly
The given name Standly is an uncommon name of uncertain origin, with no definitive records of its linguistic roots or cultural heritage. It is a rare name that has been sparingly used throughout history, and its meaning and significance remain largely obscure.
One theory suggests that Standly may have emerged as a variant of the name Stanley, which has English origins and is derived from the Old English words "stan" meaning stone and "leah" meaning meadow or woodland clearing. However, the connection between Standly and Stanley is tenuous and lacks substantial evidence.
Another possibility is that Standly is a combination of the Old English word "stand" meaning to stand or remain, and a diminutive suffix such as "-ly" or "-ley." This could suggest that the name may have been used to describe someone who was steadfast or resolute, but this is mere speculation.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Standly are scarce and scattered across various historical documents. One notable mention is found in the records of the Inquisition in Spain during the 15th century, where a man named Standly de Cádiz was accused of heresy. Unfortunately, detailed information about his life and circumstances is limited.
In the 17th century, a British explorer named Standly Cartwright is said to have embarked on several voyages to the West Indies and the Caribbean, although his exploits are not well documented in historical records.
During the American Civil War in the 19th century, a Union soldier named Standly Wilkins fought for the Union Army and is believed to have participated in the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. However, details about his life before and after the war remain elusive.
In the early 20th century, a Scottish painter named Standly Moffat gained some recognition for his landscapes and portraits, though his works are not widely known or exhibited in major galleries today.
Another figure of note is Standly Harding, a British inventor who is credited with developing an early form of the mechanical pencil in the late 19th century, although the specifics of his invention and its impact are not well-documented.
Beyond these scattered references, the name Standly remains an enigmatic and rarely used moniker, with its origins and historical significance largely shrouded in mystery.
People
Standly + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Standly 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
Standly: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Standly?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 18 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Standly 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 19,041,908 US residents.
Is Standly a common name?
We classify Standly as "Very Rare". It ranks above 38.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 21 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Standly most popular?
The single biggest year for Standly was 1970, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Standly is about 61 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 Standly in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Standly a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Standly 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 Standly still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Standly 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 Standly 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 people have the name Standly?
See how many Americans are named Standly on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.