Find out how popular the first name Stash has been for the last 1 years (from 1975 to 1975) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Stash by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Stash is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1975, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Stash.

The history of the first name Stash

The name Stash is a Slavic diminutive form of the name Stanislav, which is derived from the Slavic elements "stan" meaning "place, home" and "slav" meaning "glory". It originated in the 9th century among Slavic peoples in Central and Eastern Europe. The earliest recorded use of the name Stash dates back to the 11th century in medieval Poland.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Stash was Stash Gawlikowski, a Polish nobleman and military commander who lived in the 14th century. He fought in the Battle of Grunwald in 1410, a decisive victory for the Polish-Lithuanian forces against the Teutonic Knights. Another notable bearer of the name was Stash Drzewicki, a 16th century Polish cartographer and explorer who mapped parts of the Amazon basin in South America.

In the 17th century, Stash Krasinski was a renowned Polish poet and playwright, known for his contributions to the Polish Renaissance literary movement. A century later, Stash Stempkowski was a Polish military leader who played a significant role in the Kosciuszko Uprising against Russian rule in the late 18th century.

Moving into the 20th century, Stash Serafinski was a Polish-American professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1924 to 1938, primarily for the Chicago White Sox. He was known for his defensive skills and was a member of the 1926 World Series championship team.

Throughout its history, the name Stash has maintained a strong association with its Slavic roots, particularly in Poland and other Eastern European countries. While not as common in the Western world, it has been adopted by individuals of Slavic descent in various parts of the world, serving as a connection to their cultural heritage.

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