Stokes Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Stokes means 'tree trunk' or 'post' in Old English and is associated with strength.
Meaning of the Name Stokes
Stokes is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word 'stocc,' meaning 'tree trunk' or 'post.' The name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a prominent tree or a boundary marker. Stokes can also be a variant of the surname Stock, which was used to describe someone who worked with logs or timber. Overall, the name Stokes is associated with strength and endurance.
Popularity of the Name Stokes
The popularity for the name Stokes peaked in popularity in the year 1916 with 11 births, which ranked number 5,046 out of 8,692 unique names for that year. Stokes had the most male births in 1916 with 11, which ranked number 2,389 out of 4,535 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Stokes
- 20 Year Trend of Stokes: 40.00%
Popularity of Stokes by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Stokes. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Stokes in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Stokes is a great pick!
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