Stockton
- US rank
- #3,314
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,960 in 2001
35 babies were named Stockton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,102 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Stockton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 48,780 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Stockton, 35 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Stockton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryStockton first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2001, when it reached #1,960.
- TrendStockton has slipped 1,102 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,314. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedStockton is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #351. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Stockton
Stockton is a boy name of English origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Stockton for boys from 1917 to 2025, in 38 of those 109 years. Its best year was 2001, when it ranked #1,960 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,314, with 35 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.5 | 285,714 boys |
| 1940s | 0.4 | 2,325,581 boys |
| 1990s | 9.5 | 105,485 boys |
| 2000s | 20 | 50,839 boys |
| 2010s | 27 | 37,636 boys |
| 2020s | 27 | 37,430 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Stockton
What is the origin of the name Stockton?
Stockton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Stockton a boy or girl name?
Stockton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Stockton?
Stockton ranked #3,314 for US boys in 2025, given to 35 babies. Its best year was 2001 (#1,960).