Stoney Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
96% Masculine / 4% Feminine
Meaning:
Stoney means 'stone' and symbolizes strength and endurance.
Meaning of the Name Stoney
Stoney is a modern English name derived from the word 'stone'. It symbolizes strength, stability, and endurance. The name has a rugged and earthy feel to it, evoking images of nature and the outdoors. It can also be seen as a nickname or a short form of the name 'Stone'.
Popularity of the Name Stoney
The popularity for the name Stoney peaked in popularity in the year 1963 with 259 births, which ranked number 1,125 out of 11,100 unique names for that year. Stoney had the most female births in 2021 with 20, which ranked number 5,945 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1963 with 259, which ranked number 498 out of 4,621 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Stoney has increased sharply over the last ten years from 27 births to 49 births, an increase of 81.48%. Among males, Stoney has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 21 births to 30 births, an increase of 42.86%. Among females, Stoney has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 19 births, an increase of 216.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Stoney
- 20 Year Trend of Stoney: 113.04%
- 10 Year Trend of Stoney: 81.48%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Stoney: 42.86%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Stoney: 216.67%
Popularity of Stoney by State
For males, Stoney was most popular in Southwestern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Stoney. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Stoney
- Total Births of Stoney: 52 (6.14%)
- Male Births of Stoney: 31 (3.63%)
- Female Births of Stoney: 21 (12.22%)
Given the upward trend of Stoney over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.14% increase in total births, for a total of 52 births in 2024. Male births for Stoney have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 31 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.63%. For Females, births for Stoney have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 21 female births in 2024, an increase of 12.22%.