Stas, of Slavic origin, is a short form of the given name Stanislav. It's composed of two elements: 'stojati' meaning 'to stand', and '-slav' denoting 'glory'. Thus, Stas translates to 'standing for glory'. This name was particularly popular in Eastern Europe during the 20th century.
Over a span of nearly two decades (from 2000 to 2017), the name Stas experienced four peaks in popularity with five births each recorded in the years 2000, 2015, and 2017, while reaching its highest point in 2011 with nine births. In total, there were twenty-four babies named Stas born during this period.