Name meaning & stats
Stan
Stan means “stony meadow”. 7,667 US babies since 1940, peak 1959. Notable Stans are 1.9× over-represented as baseball players.
What it means
“stony meadow”
Pet form of Stanley
In US birth records
Peak year: 1959
7,667 US babies were named Stan between 1940 and 2025.
Where Stans end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.7× | High · 29 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.6× | Medium · 23 people |
| Baseball player | 1.9× | Medium · 16 people |
| Basketball player | 1.0× | Medium · 11 people |
Among notable men who are baseball players, Stans show up 1.9× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1959)