Stone
From stone. Doublet of Steen and Stein.
Every Stone since 1919 — 6,831 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Stone
Stone is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #916 in 2025 with 258 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1919, 6,831 American babies have been named Stone. Its peak came in 1999, when 288 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Stone stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Stone year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,796 | 258 | #916 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,487 | 212 | #1,045 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,437 | 222 | #995 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,190 | 229 | #987 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,148 | 218 | #1,005 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,889 | 189 | #1,063 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,342 | 211 | #996 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,353 | 177 | #1,109 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,609 | 185 | #1,071 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,677 | 178 | #1,103 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,331 | 156 | #1,188 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16,279 | 178 | #1,088 |
| 2013 | — | — | 163 | #1,117 |
| 2012 | 5 | #19,208 | 139 | #1,271 |
| 2011 | — | — | 168 | #1,105 |
| 2010 | — | — | 175 | #1,099 |
| 2009 | — | — | 198 | #997 |
| 2008 | — | — | 191 | #1,010 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,360 | 225 | #895 |
| 2006 | — | — | 192 | #972 |
| 2005 | — | — | 185 | #949 |
| 2004 | — | — | 183 | #929 |
| 2003 | — | — | 182 | #917 |
| 2002 | — | — | 202 | #828 |
| 2001 | — | — | 260 | #694 |
| 2000 | — | — | 242 | #722 |
| 1995 | — | — | 164 | #843 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,992 |
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| 1925 | — | — | 6 | #4,141 |
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Famous people named Stone
- Stone Cold Steve Austin Wrestler · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stone mean?
From stone. Doublet of Steen and Stein.
How popular is the name Stone in 2025?
Stone ranked #916 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 258 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Stone?
6,831 babies have been named Stone in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Stone most popular?
Stone peaked in 1999, when 288 newborns received the name.
Is Stone a boy or girl name?
Stone is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Stone rising or falling?
Stone is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Stone?
Well-known people named Stone include Stone Cold Steve Austin (wrestler).