Stanton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Stanton originates from Old English, meaning 'stone settlement.' It has evolved from Stanatun in the Old English period to its current form. It is associated with strength and tradition. There is no biblical relevance. The name gained popularity in medieval England and has several variants today.

The name Stanton is most popular in Pennsylvania, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Stanton has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Stanton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 789th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 779th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 765th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1156th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1486th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3265th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3651st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Stanton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Stanton"

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Pronunciation

/ˈstæntən/

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Origin

Old English

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Etymology

The name Stanton is derived from the Old English words 'stan,' meaning 'stone,' and 'tun,' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement.' Thus, it essentially means 'stone settlement.'

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Meaning

stone settlement

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Language Evolution

Stanton (modern English), Stanatun (Old English)

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Historical Usage

Stanton gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages, particularly as a surname for families living in or near stone-built settlements.

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Variants & Derivatives

Stan, Stant, Stantyn

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Modern Popularity & Image

Stanton is seen as a strong and traditional name, often associated with stability and resilience.

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Famous People

Stanton Friedman, a well-known ufologist, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, an activist and leading figure of the early women's rights movement

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Stanton"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Stanton"

"Stanton" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 789th of 7545 1,149
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 779th of 6773 1,195
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 765th of 7552 1,748
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1156th of 10718 823
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1486th of 16616 869
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 3265th of 24088 483
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 3651st of 23106 361

Regional Popularity of "Stanton" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
100.00%
675th/675
100.00%
558th/558
100.00%
1454th/1454
100.00%
716th/716
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
655th/655
100.00%
498th/498
100.00%
1857th/1857
100.00%
682nd/682
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
686th/686
100.00%
700th/700
100.00%
1328th/1328
100.00%
718th/718
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
1211th/1211
100.00%
1550th/1550
100.00%
1387th/1387
100.00%
1276th/1276
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
1717th/1717
100.00%
3031st/3031
100.00%
1592nd/1592
100.00%
2040th/2040
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 100.00%
4155th/4155
100.00%
5030th/5030
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 100.00%
3673rd/3673
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Regional Popularity of "Stanton" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Stanton"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Stanton" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.