boys' name · peaked 1918

Stonewall

Every Stonewall since 1880 — 696 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.030.050.080.118801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1880Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Stonewall
Peak year
1918
23 babies
All-time total
696
since 1880

The story of Stonewall

Stonewall is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1880, 696 American babies have been named Stonewall. Its peak came in 1918, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.

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 Stonewall stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Stonewall year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019 5 #13,875
2018
2017 5 #13,988
2016
2015
2014
2013 7 #10,583
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008 7 #10,885
2007
2006 6 #11,868
2005
2004
2003 5 #12,515
2002
2001
2000
1995
1990
1985
1980
1975
1970
1965
1960
1955 9 #2,949
1950
1945 5 #3,720
1940 12 #2,169
1935
1930 11 #2,589
1925 13 #2,419
1920 17 #2,041
1915 14 #2,052
1910 6 #1,565
1905
1900 8 #1,042
1895
1890
1885 6 #926
1880 9 #679

Famous people named Stonewall

  1. Stonewall Jackson Military personnel · 1824–1863

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Stonewall in 2025?

Stonewall did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Stonewall?

696 babies have been named Stonewall in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Stonewall most popular?

Stonewall peaked in 1918, when 23 newborns received the name.

Is Stonewall a boy or girl name?

Stonewall is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Stonewall rising or falling?

Stonewall is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Stonewall?

Well-known people named Stonewall include Stonewall Jackson (military personnel).

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