UK boy's name
Stanislaw
A masculine name of Polish origin meaning "one who attains glory".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Stanislaw is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Stanislaw popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #924, with 34 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 65 births.
This profile covers 757 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 2004 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 52% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 854 living people in the UK are called Stanislaw. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Stanislaw ranked #924 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 34 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 65 boys were registered as Stanislaw.
- • Stanislaw ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #387 in 2010.
- • About 854 living people in the UK are estimated to have Stanislaw as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#924
2024
Births in 2024
34
Latest year
Peak year
2017
65 births
Estimated living
854
2026
Meaning
What does Stanislaw mean?
The given name Stanislaw has its origins in the Slavic languages, specifically Polish and Czech. It is derived from the Slavic root words "stan" meaning "to stand" and "slav" meaning "glory" or "fame." The name can be roughly translated to mean "one who achieves glory" or "one who stands in glory."
The name Stanislaw emerged around the 10th century in the region of Central Europe, where Slavic cultures and languages flourished. It was particularly prevalent in the areas that now encompass Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. The earliest known spelling variations include Stanislav, Stanislaus, and Stanislao.
Historically, the name Stanislaw has been associated with several notable figures. One of the most prominent is Saint Stanislaus of Krakow, a Polish Catholic bishop who lived in the 11th century and was martyred for his unwavering defense of church principles. His life and martyrdom are documented in medieval hagiographies and religious texts.
Another significant individual bearing the name Stanislaw was Stanislaw August Poniatowski (1732-1798), the last king of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. He is remembered for his efforts to reform and modernize the kingdom during a tumultuous period in European history.
In the realm of literature, Stanislaw Wyspianski (1869-1907) was a celebrated Polish playwright, poet, and painter who left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of his time. His works, such as "The Wedding" and "Akropolis," explored themes of national identity and the human condition.
The name Stanislaw has also been carried by notable scientists and intellectuals. Stanislaw Ulam (1909-1984) was a renowned Polish-American mathematician and participant in the Manhattan Project, known for his contributions to nuclear physics and the development of the Monte Carlo method.
Stanislaw Lem (1921-2006), a Polish writer and philosopher, gained international recognition for his science fiction novels and essays that explored the boundaries of human knowledge and the implications of technological progress.
Throughout history, the name Stanislaw has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including royalty, religious figures, artists, and scholars. Its enduring presence across centuries and cultures reflects the rich heritage and cultural significance of the Slavic languages and people.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Stanislaw over time
The chart below shows babies named Stanislaw registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Stanislaw, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 34 births in 2024, compared with 65 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Stanislaw by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Stanislaw was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #811 | 203 | 5 |
| 2010s | #748 | 462 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1730 | 92 | 6 |
Geography
Where Stanislaw is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Stanislaw. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Stanislaw ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #387 in 2010.
Across the UK
Stanislaw in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#619 in 2024
16 years of NRS records, 96 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#387 in 2010
2 years of NISRA records, 6 total registered
Related
Names similar to Stanislaw
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Stanislaw: questions and answers
How popular is the name Stanislaw in the UK right now?
In 2024, Stanislaw was ranked #924 for boys in England and Wales, with 34 births registered.
When was Stanislaw most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 65 babies registered as Stanislaw in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Stanislaw?
A masculine name of Polish origin meaning "one who attains glory".
How many people are called Stanislaw in the UK?
A total of 757 babies have been registered as Stanislaw across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 96 more in Scotland and 6 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Stanislaw most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Stanislaw ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #387 in 2010. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.