Stoney Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSTOH-nee / /ˈstoʊni/English; Scottish
Meaning
English: from the stone; Scottish: dweller by the stone
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Stoney is derived from the English word 'stone', which has connotations of strength and durability. It is often used as a surname and has been adopted as a given name. In Scottish culture, it may refer to someone living near a notable stone or rock formation. The name has a rustic charm and is sometimes associated with nature.
Trend Summary
Stoney has seen limited use as a given name in the United States, with occasional spikes in popularity.
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Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Stoney was first seen in the United States in 1922. Stoney has ranked as high as #894 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Stoney has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Stoney (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 19 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 18 |
| 1939 | 20 |
| 1940 | 22 |
| 1941 | 31 |
| 1942 | 16 |
| 1943 | 19 |
| 1944 | 19 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1947 | 20 |
| 1948 | 20 |
| 1949 | 18 |
| 1950 | 22 |
| 1951 | 24 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 18 |
| 1954 | 17 |
| 1955 | 23 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1957 | 30 |
| 1958 | 25 |
| 1959 | 32 |
| 1960 | 27 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1962 | 54 |
| 1963 | 259 |
| 1964 | 109 |
| 1965 | 98 |
| 1966 | 76 |
| 1967 | 57 |
| 1968 | 62 |
| 1969 | 58 |
| 1970 | 62 |
| 1971 | 76 |
| 1972 | 63 |
| 1973 | 55 |
| 1974 | 54 |
| 1975 | 52 |
| 1976 | 58 |
| 1977 | 61 |
| 1978 | 39 |
| 1979 | 39 |
| 1980 | 48 |
| 1981 | 46 |
| 1982 | 36 |
| 1983 | 31 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 44 |
| 1987 | 33 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 37 |
| 1991 | 38 |
| 1992 | 35 |
| 1993 | 31 |
| 1994 | 34 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 44 |