Stokes
Meaningfrom the settlement · English
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #956 in 1892
8 babies were named Stokes in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,695 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1892–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Stokes, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Stokes would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryStokes first shows up in US birth records in 1892, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 133 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1892, when it ranked #956. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendStokes has climbed 1,695 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Stokes means “from the settlement”.
About the name Stokes
Stokes is a boy name of English origin meaning “from the settlement”. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with S and ending in “-kes”. US birth records list Stokes for boys from 1892 to 2025, in 28 of those 134 years. Its best year was 1892, when it ranked #956 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 6.2 | 162,602 boys |
| 1900s | 4.2 | 238,663 boys |
| 1910s | 3.2 | 308,642 boys |
| 1920s | 4.0 | 248,756 boys |
| 1930s | 1.7 | 584,795 boys |
| 1940s | 1.1 | 934,579 boys |
| 2000s | 1.2 | 806,452 boys |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 2020s | 4.5 | 220,588 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 Stokes
What does the name Stokes mean?
Stokes means “from the settlement” in English.
What is the origin of the name Stokes?
Stokes has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Stokes a boy or girl name?
Stokes is a boy name.
How popular is the name Stokes?
Stokes ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1892 (#956).