Stoney
Every Stoney since 1922 — 3,260 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Stoney
Stoney is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,302 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1922, 3,260 American babies have been named Stoney — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1963, when 259 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Stoney stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Stoney year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,294 | 36 | #3,302 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,134 | 44 | #2,905 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,646 | 30 | #3,791 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,191 | 30 | #3,760 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,149 | 21 | #4,762 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,900 | 34 | #3,336 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,666 | 31 | #3,625 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,719 | 19 | #5,078 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,604 | 12 | #7,045 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,553 | 15 | #6,017 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,787 | 10 | #7,963 |
| 2014 | — | — | 15 | #5,960 |
| 2013 | — | — | 18 | #5,145 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,610 | 21 | #4,657 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19,232 | 13 | #6,534 |
| 2010 | — | — | 18 | #5,218 |
| 2009 | — | — | 22 | #4,571 |
| 2008 | 6 | #17,240 | 18 | #5,223 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #6,219 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,698 | 21 | #4,493 |
| 2005 | — | — | 23 | #4,042 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #8,069 |
| 2003 | — | — | 19 | #4,397 |
| 2002 | — | — | 23 | #3,769 |
| 2001 | — | — | 30 | #3,053 |
| 2000 | — | — | 18 | #4,357 |
| 1995 | — | — | 31 | #2,491 |
| 1990 | — | — | 37 | #2,042 |
| 1985 | — | — | 30 | #1,966 |
| 1980 | — | — | 48 | #1,374 |
| 1975 | — | — | 52 | #1,178 |
| 1970 | — | — | 62 | #1,041 |
| 1965 | — | — | 98 | #750 |
| 1960 | — | — | 27 | #1,578 |
| 1955 | — | — | 23 | #1,641 |
| 1950 | — | — | 22 | #1,609 |
| 1945 | — | — | 13 | #2,001 |
| 1940 | — | — | 22 | #1,466 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Stoney in 2025?
Stoney ranked #3,302 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Stoney?
3,260 babies have been named Stoney in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Stoney most popular?
Stoney peaked in 1963, when 259 newborns received the name.
Is Stoney a boy or girl name?
Stoney is used for both: about 5% of babies named Stoney have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Stoney rising or falling?
Stoney is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.