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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Stoney — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Stone|Stoni
English◈ Unisex · 58% boy · 42% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Stoney

◈

STOH-nee · 2 syllables

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Boy
#2900
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#2900
Popularity score: 19
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#2900 in 2024
5yr
+882 ranks
Velocity
+882
Birth frequency
1.2 per 100,000 births
Girl
#6110
Popularity score: 12
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#6110 in 2024
5yr
+529 ranks
Velocity
+529
Birth frequency
5.6 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2900 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Stoney

Popularity score: 19  ·  SSA Rank: #2900

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6110 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
English girl names
Stoney

Popularity score: 12  ·  SSA Rank: #6110

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+882 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureEnglishUnisex2-syllableNicknameEarthyModernCasualNickname-styleGrounded
Character
solid reliabilityquiet strengthgrounded naturesteadfast determinationunwavering resolve
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Stoneys

determinedskilledindependentcourageousrestless
STRONG
High confidence

Stoney is an English unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2900 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +882 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2900 · very rare
Stoney at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from the English word 'stone,' referring to a person of solid character or rocky/stony terrain. Often used as a nickname for those with strong, dependable qualities.
Language root:English · Old English
Peak rank:#2900 in 2024
5yr change:+882 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #2900 · Girl #6110
Notable bearers
Stoney Jackson
Actor, film and television
Stoney Burke
Fictional character (TV series character, based on real rodeo tradition)
Similar Sound
StonyStory◈Stormy◈Rowan◈Rory◈
Similar Style
ColtRiver◈Wilder◈Sage◈Ren◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Stoney
River◈Asher◈Sage◈Wren◈Rowan◈Riley◈Brennan◈Morgan◈
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Colt
English · #276
→ Stable
River◈
English · #112
→ Stable
Wilder◈
English · #392
→ Stable
Sage◈
English · #413
→ Stable
Ren◈
Celtic · #1145
↓ Declining
Jack
English · #15
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Stoney illustration
Name Intelligence
Stoney · Overview
Summary

Stoney is an English unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2900 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Stoney scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 882 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
58% boy · 42% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Earthy character
Stoney carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Stoney is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
stoney.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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