Man of steel
The name is derived from the Russian word 'stal', meaning steel. It was famously adopted as a revolutionary pseudonym by Joseph Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili to project an image of strength and resilience. In some cultures, particularly in parts of India and Latin America, it is occasionally used as a given name without direct political endorsement.
Less common today
Stalin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,175 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Premier of the Soviet Union
Indian politician and Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
