Stanley

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At a glance

Stanley is the #199 dog name in our records and #257 for cats. About 1 in 717 male dogs is called Stanley, and the name is rising.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Stanley?

#199dog name of 19,856
1 in 717male dogs
596dogs in the records
#257cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 0%Boys 89%Not recorded 11%

0% girls · 100% boys among 532 dogs with a recorded sex

Stanley over the years

Rising
05102013: 5.5, 2014: 4.8, 2015: 4.4, 2016: 8.7, 2017: 4.6, 2018: 7.3, 2019: 6.7, 2020: 5.2, 2021: 5.5, 2022: 3.5, 2023: 6.6, 2024: 6.02013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Stanley per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Stanley

Questions

Is Stanley a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (100% male).

How popular is Stanley for dogs?

Stanley is the #199 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 596 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Stanley?

Stanley is said in 2 syllables: Stan·ley. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Stanley?

Stanlee, Stanly and Stella sound similar.

What breeds are often named Stanley?

Labrador Retrievers, Dachshunds and Poodles are the breeds most often called Stanley.

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