How Many People Are Named Stockton?
Complete statistics for the name Stockton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Stockton is a very rare male name, with only 1,301 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 253,709 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2020 with 62 births, showing it's still a relatively new choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and compassion.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 1,331 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2020Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Stockton Through the Generations
Stockton stands out as a name that's gaining traction among younger parents, with 93% of its bearers being under 30 years old. This trend reflects its status as a modern name, likely influenced by its unique sound and potential for creative spelling variations. The name's origins aren't tied to a traditional linguistic background but rather to contemporary naming trends, which explains its slow rise in popularity since the early 2000s. With 1,331 total births recorded over time, Stockton remains a niche choice, yet its appeal continues to grow among those seeking distinctive names for their children.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Stockton's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Stockton
How Many People Have the Name Stockton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,626 people in the United States currently share the name Stockton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 26,251 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Stockton a Common or Rare Name?
Stockton is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Stockton Mean?
Stockton means "creative variant of a place name" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Stockton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Stockton Most Popular?
The name Stockton reached peak popularity in 2020, with 62 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Stockton?
Approximately 12,626 people named Stockton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,626. That works out to roughly 1 in 26,251 Americans.
Is Stockton a rare name?
Stockton is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 26,251 Americans has this name.
What does the name Stockton mean?
Stockton means "creative variant of a place name" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Stockton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Stockton are male and 0% are female.
When was Stockton most popular?
Stockton peaked in 2020 with 62 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.