Stanislaw
A masculine name of Polish origin meaning "one who attains glory".
Name Census estimates that about 250 living Americans carry the first name Stanislaw. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Stanislaw today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Stanislaw births was 1917 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Stanislaw. 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.
People living today
250
~ 1 in 1,371,017 Americans
Peak year
1917
33 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,922
Tracked since 1911
Popularity
Stanislaw: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Stanislaw from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 163 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Stanislaw 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 Stanislaw during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Stanislaws live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York recorded the most babies named Stanislaw, while New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Stanislaw
The given name Stanislaw has its origins in the Slavic languages, specifically Polish and Czech. It is derived from the Slavic root words "stan" meaning "to stand" and "slav" meaning "glory" or "fame." The name can be roughly translated to mean "one who achieves glory" or "one who stands in glory."
The name Stanislaw emerged around the 10th century in the region of Central Europe, where Slavic cultures and languages flourished. It was particularly prevalent in the areas that now encompass Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. The earliest known spelling variations include Stanislav, Stanislaus, and Stanislao.
Historically, the name Stanislaw has been associated with several notable figures. One of the most prominent is Saint Stanislaus of Krakow, a Polish Catholic bishop who lived in the 11th century and was martyred for his unwavering defense of church principles. His life and martyrdom are documented in medieval hagiographies and religious texts.
Another significant individual bearing the name Stanislaw was Stanislaw August Poniatowski (1732-1798), the last king of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. He is remembered for his efforts to reform and modernize the kingdom during a tumultuous period in European history.
In the realm of literature, Stanislaw Wyspianski (1869-1907) was a celebrated Polish playwright, poet, and painter who left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of his time. His works, such as "The Wedding" and "Akropolis," explored themes of national identity and the human condition.
The name Stanislaw has also been carried by notable scientists and intellectuals. Stanislaw Ulam (1909-1984) was a renowned Polish-American mathematician and participant in the Manhattan Project, known for his contributions to nuclear physics and the development of the Monte Carlo method.
Stanislaw Lem (1921-2006), a Polish writer and philosopher, gained international recognition for his science fiction novels and essays that explored the boundaries of human knowledge and the implications of technological progress.
Throughout history, the name Stanislaw has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including royalty, religious figures, artists, and scholars. Its enduring presence across centuries and cultures reflects the rich heritage and cultural significance of the Slavic languages and people.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Stanislaw
People
Stanislaw + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Stanislaw: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Stanislaw?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 250 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Stanislaw 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 1,371,017 US residents.
Is Stanislaw a common name?
We classify Stanislaw as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 480 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Stanislaw most popular?
The single biggest year for Stanislaw was 1917, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Stanislaw is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Stanislaw a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Stanislaw 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.
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.