Stockton
From Old English stocc (“log; stump, tree trunk”) or stoc (“house, dwelling”) + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).
Every Stockton since 1917 — 1,366 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Stockton
Stockton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,370 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 1,366 American babies have been named Stockton. Its peak came in 2020, when 62 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Stockton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Stockton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #3,370 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,096 |
| 2023 | 42 | #2,996 |
| 2022 | 45 | #2,866 |
| 2021 | 53 | #2,519 |
| 2020 | 62 | #2,231 |
| 2019 | 47 | #2,730 |
| 2018 | 49 | #2,610 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3,303 |
| 2016 | 60 | #2,252 |
| 2015 | 54 | #2,406 |
| 2014 | 49 | #2,538 |
| 2013 | 57 | #2,273 |
| 2012 | 57 | #2,289 |
| 2011 | 45 | #2,696 |
| 2010 | 47 | #2,626 |
| 2009 | 44 | #2,793 |
| 2008 | 34 | #3,337 |
| 2007 | 34 | #3,300 |
| 2006 | 44 | #2,693 |
| 2005 | 39 | #2,799 |
| 2004 | 38 | #2,783 |
| 2003 | 35 | #2,840 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3,082 |
| 2001 | 55 | #1,977 |
| 2000 | 39 | #2,467 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,475 |
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| 1940 | 5 | #3,884 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stockton mean?
From Old English stocc (“log; stump, tree trunk”) or stoc (“house, dwelling”) + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).
How popular is the name Stockton in 2025?
Stockton ranked #3,370 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Stockton?
1,366 babies have been named Stockton in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Stockton most popular?
Stockton peaked in 2020, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Stockton a boy or girl name?
Stockton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Stockton rising or falling?
Stockton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.