Staley Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: STAY-lee //ˈsteɪli//
Origin: English; Irish
Meaning: English: from the field; Irish: from the place of the willow
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Staley has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements "staef," meaning "staff" or "post," and "leah," which translates to "woodland" or "clearing." This suggests a literal meaning of "woodland clearing with a staff" or possibly "place of the staff." The name evolved through various forms, including Stalley and Staligh, before being adopted into Middle English as Staley. The transition into modern English occurred as the language evolved from its Old and Middle English roots, with the name becoming more standardized in spelling and usage by the late medieval period.
Historically, the name Staley can be linked to various geographical locations in England, particularly in the regions of Lancashire and Yorkshire, where surnames often derived from local landmarks or features. The name is also associated with notable figures in English history, although specific records of individuals named Staley are less prominent compared to other names.
The use of surnames became more common in England around the 13th century, with Staley likely emerging as a family name during this period, reflecting the practice of identifying individuals by their place of origin or occupation. Culturally, the name Staley carries connotations of strength and stability, derived from its etymological roots.
The imagery of a staff suggests support and guidance, while the woodland aspect evokes a connection to nature and the outdoors. Such associations may have contributed to the name's endurance over the centuries.
Additionally, diminutive forms like Stale or Staley may have emerged in familial or informal contexts, although these variations are less documented. Overall, Staley reflects a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, rooted in the landscape and social structures of medieval England.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Staley was first seen in the United States in 1913.
Staley has ranked as high as #10863 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Staley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Staley is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Staley was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Staley.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| 2022 | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2020 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2018 | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| 2017 | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| 2016 | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| 2008 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| 2005 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1980 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1978 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1971 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1964 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1963 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1962 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1961 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1957 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1956 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1955 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1953 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1945 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1942 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1941 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1937 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1936 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1934 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1933 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1931 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1929 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1928 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1923 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1922 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1918 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1917 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1916 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1915 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1913 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Staley
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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