Total births
3,092
Unisex name · since 1922
Stoney
Since 1922, U.S. Social Security records show 3,092 babies named Stoney, peaking in 1963. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2881
- among boys today
- 3,092
- born since 1922
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
3,092 babies have been named Stoney since 1922, making it today's #2881 unisex name.
Stoney has 3,092 recorded births among boys since 1922, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2881 as of the latest data, more common than 80% of boys, busiest in the 1960s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1922 to 2025.
- #2881 among boys today
- 3,092 born since 1922
- 1960s peak decade
- 80% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Stoney is currently the #2881 unisex name in America, more common than 80% of boys - 3,092 born since 1922, peaking in the 1960s.
- #2881
- among boys today
- 3,092
- born since 1922
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Stoney vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2881
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 80% of names given to boys today.
1960s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Stoney was born in this single decade.
1963
Single peak year
259 babies were named Stoney in 1963 - its busiest year on record.
How Stoney compares
3,092 Top 16% higher than 84% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Stoney's all-time total is 8x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Stoney | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,092 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 259 | 23 | 22,252 |
Stoney's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Stoney's SSA record in two at 1980 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1924, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1963 peak of 259, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Stoney at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1963
Current rank
#2,881
Active since
1922
Stoney popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–2025
- Peak year (1963)
- 259
- Annual births at peak, across 104 years of records
Stoney popularity over time - girls
168 total births recorded since 1988 (Stoney as girls' name)
Stoney by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Stoney's strongest decade.
815 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Stoney births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 21
1920s
21 births
- 1930s 49
1930s
49 births
- 1940s 193
1940s
193 births
- 1950s 219
1950s
219 births
- 1960s
1960s
815 births
- 1970s
1970s
559 births
- 1980s
1980s
359 births
- 1990s 313
1990s
313 births
- 2000s 197
2000s
197 births
- 2010s 172
2010s
172 births
- 2020s 195
2020s
195 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 815 births (26% of all-time use).
How Stoney compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Stoney's total volume
Stoney vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Stoney by state
Where Stoney concentrates geographically, total births since 1922
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 424 | 13.7% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 95 | 3.1% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 68 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 68 | 2.2% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 52 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 42 | 1.4% |
| #7 | South Carolina | | 32 | 1.0% |
| #8 | California | | 27 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Stoney's total US births 13.7%
Even split
424 of 3,092 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 20 reporting states.
Stoney appears in 20 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Stoney? ▼
3,092 babies have been named Stoney since 1922. It currently ranks #2881 among boys. The peak year was 1963 with 259 births.
When was Stoney most popular? ▼
Stoney was most popular in the 1960s decade with 815 total births. The single peak year was 1963.
Where is Stoney most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Stoney are Texas (424 births), North Carolina (95 births), Georgia (68 births).
Is Stoney a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Stoney is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,092 births, and as a girl's name it has 168 births.
How long has the name Stoney been used? ▼
Records for Stoney go back to 1922, giving 104 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Stoney? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Stone, Storm, Stockton, Stormy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Stoney's data
- Stoney's decade-level peak was the 1960s (815 total births); usage has since declined to 195 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Stoneys (424 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Stoney
Nearby Names Like Stoney
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Stoney
Stone Boy
#1045 6,676 births
Storm Boy
#1868 3,605 births
Stockton Boy
#3061 1,366 births
Stormy Boy
#7329 900 births
Stonewall Boy
696 births
Compare Stoney side by side: Stoney vs Stone Stoney vs Storm Stoney vs Stockton
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Stoney
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1922–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Stoney: #2881 Unisex Name - 3,092 Births, Peak 1963." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/stoney. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Stoney draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.