Stanton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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"
Pronunciation
/ˈstæntən/
Origin
Old English
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.'
Meaning
stone settlement
Language Evolution
Stanton (modern English), Stanatun (Old English)
Historical Usage
Stanton gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages, particularly as a surname for families living in or near stone-built settlements.
Variants & Derivatives
Stan, Stant, Stantyn
Modern Popularity & Image
Stanton is seen as a strong and traditional name, often associated with stability and resilience.
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 |
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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 |
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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.