Stanley Quimby

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Stanley Quimby — stone clearing
279K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Stanley Quimby is a name that combines English origins. The first name Stanley is a masculine given name of English origin. Stanley is a toponymic surname, a contraction of stan (a form of "stone") and leigh (meadow), later also being used as a masculine given name. People with the given name Stanley Adams (actor) (1915–1977), American actor and screenwriter Stanley Adams (singer) (1907–1994), American singer and lyricist Stanley Adams (whistleblower) (born c. 1927), Swiss pharmaceutical company executive and corporate whistleblower Stanley T. The surname Quimby: Althea G. Quimby (1858–1942), American temperance leader Art Quimby (1933–2010), American college basketball player Bill Quimby (1936–2018), American author, columnist, editor and publisher Constance Quimby, American politician, member of the Vermont House of Representatives from 2013 to 2021 Darius Quimby (died 1791), first American law enforcement officer killed in line of duty Edith Quimby (1891–1982), American medical researcher and physicist George Irving Quimby (1913–2003), anthropologist, author of books on colonization of America Fred Quimby (1886–1965), American cartoon producer, a pr. Stanley is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 279K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Stanley reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Stanley

Meaning: stone clearing

English

Stanley is a toponymic surname, a contraction of stan (a form of "stone") and leigh (meadow), later also being used as a masculine given name. People with the given name Stanley Adams (actor) (1915–1977), American actor and screenwriter Stanley Adams (singer) (1907–1994), American singer and lyricist Stanley Adams (whistleblower) (born c. 1927), Swiss pharmaceutical company executive and corporate whistleblower Stanley T.

Surname: Quimby

English

Althea G. Quimby (1858–1942), American temperance leader Art Quimby (1933–2010), American college basketball player Bill Quimby (1936–2018), American author, columnist, editor and publisher Constance Quimby, American politician, member of the Vermont House of Representatives from 2013 to 2021 Darius Quimby (died 1791), first American law enforcement officer killed in line of duty Edith Quimby (1891–1982), American medical researcher and physicist George Irving Quimby (1913–2003), anthropologist, author of books on colonization of America Fred Quimby (1886–1965), American cartoon producer, a pr.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Stanley is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Stanley by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
1910s
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1930s
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1950s
1960s
1970s
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Notable People Named Stanley Quimby

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Stanley Quimby:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Stanley?
The first name Stanley originates from English. Stanley is a toponymic surname, a contraction of stan (a form of "stone") and leigh (meadow), later also being used as a masculine given name. People with the given name Stanley Adams (actor) (1915–1977), American actor and screenwriter Stanley Adams (singer) (1907–1994), American singer and lyricist Stanley Adams (whistleblower) (born c. 1927), Swiss pharmaceutical company executive and corporate whistleblower Stanley T.
When was Stanley most popular?
The name Stanley reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Quimby?
The surname Quimby originates from English. Althea G. Quimby (1858–1942), American temperance leader Art Quimby (1933–2010), American college basketball player Bill Quimby (1936–2018), American author, columnist, editor and publisher Constance Quimby, American politician, member of the Vermont House of Representatives from 2013 to 2021 Darius Quimby (died 1791), first American law enforcement officer killed in line of duty Edith Quimby (1891–1982), American medical researcher and physicist George Irving Quimby (1913–2003), anthropologist, author of books on colonization of America Fred Quimby (1886–1965), American cartoon producer, a pr.
How common is the surname Quimby?
The surname Quimby is shared by approximately 5K people worldwide.
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