Stasha
A diminutive form of the Russian feminine name Stanislava, meaning "to become glorious or illustrious".
Name Census estimates that about 721 living Americans carry the first name Stasha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Stasha today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Stasha births was 1990 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Stasha. 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
721
~ 1 in 475,387 Americans
Peak year
1990
44 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2013 SSA rank
#16,301
Tracked since 1965
Popularity
Stasha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Stasha from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 290 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Stasha 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 Stasha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Stashas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Texas, Pennsylvania, Georgia recorded the most babies named Stasha, while Indiana, California, Oklahoma recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Stasha
The name Stasha is believed to have its origins in Russia, derived from the Russian name Stanislava or Stanislav. It is a diminutive form that emerged from the Slavic root "stan," meaning "to stand" or "to remain." The name gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries within the Russian Empire.
Stasha has been recorded in various historical documents and literary works from the region. One of the earliest known references dates back to the 17th century, when a Stasha Sokolova was mentioned in a census record from the city of Novgorod.
In the 19th century, Stasha Lipshutz was a prominent Russian poet and author, known for her lyrical works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. She lived from 1825 to 1891.
Stasha Bakhmeteva, born in 1870, was a Russian noblewoman and philanthropist who dedicated her life to supporting various charitable causes and advocating for women's rights in Imperial Russia.
In the early 20th century, Stasha Likhacheva was a renowned Russian ballerina who performed with the Bolshoi Ballet and the Mariinsky Theatre. She was celebrated for her graceful movements and emotional performances, and her career spanned from 1905 to 1932.
Another notable figure was Stasha Pavlova, a Russian-born American actress who appeared in several Hollywood films during the 1930s and 1940s. She was born in 1901 and passed away in 1985.
Stasha Skadovski was a Russian revolutionary and feminist activist who fought for women's rights and social justice in the early 20th century. She was born in 1882 and played a significant role in the Russian Revolution of 1917.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Stasha, illustrating its deep roots in Russian culture and its enduring presence throughout different eras.
People
Stasha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Stasha 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
Stasha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Stasha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 721 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Stasha 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 475,387 US residents.
Is Stasha a common name?
We classify Stasha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 763 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Stasha most popular?
The single biggest year for Stasha was 1990, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Stasha is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Stasha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Stasha in the SSA data are female. 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.