How Many People Are Named Stoney?

Complete statistics for the name Stoney: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Stoney
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Stoney is a very rare name, with only 1 in 120,022 Americans bearing it today, making it stand out among other names. With around 2,749 people named Stoney alive in the US, this unique moniker peaked in popularity back in 1963.

~1,291
Living in US
1 in 256,738
Americans
1963
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Rocky terrain
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Resilient Independent
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,749
Worldwide Bearers
#121,304
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
16
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
15
🇿🇲 Zambia
10
🇺🇬 Uganda
9
🇰🇪 Kenya
6
🇸🇬 Singapore
5
🇬🇭 Ghana
4
🇵🇪 Peru
2
🇳🇬 Nigeria
2
🇳🇿 New Zealand
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,596 (94%)
♀ Female
154 (6%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 47
761
Would be under 30 (24%)
1,406
Would be 30–60 (44%)
1,044
Would be over 60 (33%)

All 3,211 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: 1963

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
60
Modern Appeal
50
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Stoney Through the Generations

Stoney has seen a steady rise in usage since its peak in 1963 when 259 babies were given this name. Today, the name is held by approximately 2,749 individuals in the United States, with a slight majority aged between 30 and 60 years old. The distribution of ages shows that 24% are under 30, 43% are aged 30-60, and 33% are over 60, indicating a fairly even spread across different generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 418
North Carolina 95
Georgia 68
Oklahoma 68
Tennessee 52
Alabama 42
South Carolina 32
California 27
Louisiana 27
Ohio 23

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Stoney's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Stoney

How Many People Have the Name Stoney?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,291 people in the United States currently share the name Stoney. That works out to roughly 1 in every 256,738 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Stoney a Common or Rare Name?

Stoney is classified as Very 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 Stoney Mean?

Stoney means "Rocky terrain" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Stoney in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.

When Was Stoney Most Popular?

The name Stoney reached peak popularity in 1963, with 259 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Stoney?

Approximately 1,291 people named Stoney live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,291. That works out to roughly 1 in 256,738 Americans.

Is Stoney a rare name?

Stoney is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 256,738 Americans has this name.

What does the name Stoney mean?

Stoney means "Rocky terrain" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Stoney more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Stoney are male and 6% are female.

When was Stoney most popular?

Stoney peaked in 1963 with 259 births that year. Current trend: 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,291
All-Time Births1,291
1 in X1 in 256,738
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age47
Peak Year1963
World Rank#121,304
Male %94%
Female %6%

Check the statistics for any first or last name

Search Names
Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.