UK boy's name
Stanlee
An invented name combining Stan from Stanislaus and Lee.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Stanlee is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Stanlee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3449, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 7 births.
This profile covers 55 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2010 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 55 living people in the UK are called Stanlee. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Stanlee ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 7 boys were registered as Stanlee.
- • About 55 living people in the UK are estimated to have Stanlee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3449
2022
Births in 2022
5
Latest year
Peak year
2019
7 births
Estimated living
55
2026
Meaning
What does Stanlee mean?
The name Stanlee has its origins in the Old English language, derived from the words "stan," meaning stone or rock, and "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing. It was a common name among the Anglo-Saxons, particularly in the regions of present-day England and parts of Scotland, during the early medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stanlee can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as a reference to several landowners and tenants, indicating its widespread use at the time.
In the 12th century, the name Stanlee was mentioned in the chronicles of the Benedictine monk and historian, William of Malmesbury. He documented the life of a nobleman named Stanlee de Warwick, who fought alongside King Stephen during the civil war known as The Anarchy (1135-1153).
During the Crusades, a notable figure bearing the name Stanlee was Sir Stanlee de Montfort, a French knight who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) under the leadership of King Richard I of England. His exploits were recorded in various chronicles of the time, cementing his place in the history of the Crusades.
In the 14th century, a prominent scholar and theologian named Stanlee of Bury (c. 1290-1349) gained recognition for his contributions to the field of philosophy and his writings on Aristotelian logic. He served as a Fellow at the University of Cambridge and was celebrated for his intellectual prowess.
Fast forward to the 16th century, and we encounter Stanlee Fell (c. 1515-1587), an English navigator and explorer who accompanied Sir Francis Drake on his circumnavigation of the globe from 1577 to 1580. Fell's detailed accounts of the voyage provided valuable insights into the expedition and the lands they encountered.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Stanlee, highlighting its enduring presence across various periods and contexts. While the name has evolved over time, its ancient roots and rich historical associations have contributed to its lasting legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Stanlee over time
The chart below shows babies named Stanlee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Stanlee, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2022, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Stanlee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Stanlee 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 | #3857 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3689 | 42 | 9 |
Related
Names similar to Stanlee
- 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
Stanlee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Stanlee in the UK right now?
In 2022, Stanlee was ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Stanlee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 7 babies registered as Stanlee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Stanlee?
An invented name combining Stan from Stanislaus and Lee.
How many people are called Stanlee in the UK?
A total of 55 babies have been registered as Stanlee across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.