Stoney
Meaningrocky, stony · English
- US rank
- #3,240
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #498 in 1963
36 babies were named Stoney in the US in 2025. It has climbed 34 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1922–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Stoney you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 47,393 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Stoney, 36 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Stoney would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryStoney first shows up in US birth records in 1922, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 103 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1963, when it ranked #498. Today it's #3,240, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowStoney is 2.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 108,696 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 47,393.
- TrendStoney has climbed 34 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,240. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlStoney is given to both boys and girls: 73% of the 49 babies named Stoney in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Stoney means “rocky, stony”.
About the name Stoney
Stoney is a boy name of English origin meaning “rocky, stony”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ney”. US birth records list Stoney for boys from 1922 to 2025, in 92 of those 104 years. Its best year was 1963, when it ranked #498 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,240, with 36 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 2.4 | 421,053 boys |
| 1930s | 4.5 | 224,215 boys |
| 1940s | 13 | 74,460 boys |
| 1950s | 11 | 92,593 boys |
| 1960s | 42 | 23,574 boys |
| 1970s | 34 | 29,516 boys |
| 1980s | 20 | 51,203 boys |
| 1990s | 16 | 62,422 boys |
| 2000s | 9.9 | 101,215 boys |
| 2010s | 9.2 | 108,696 boys |
| 2020s | 19 | 53,097 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 Stoney
What does the name Stoney mean?
Stoney means “rocky, stony” in English.
What is the origin of the name Stoney?
Stoney has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Stoney a boy or girl name?
Stoney is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Stoney?
Stoney ranked #3,240 for US boys in 2025, given to 36 babies. Its best year was 1963 (#498).