Stoney Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Stoney originates from Old English, meaning 'stone'. It evolved from the word 'stan' and has historical forms such as Stan and Stonny. The name conveys traits of strength and durability, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and is viewed positively in modern times.
The name Stoney is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Stoney has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Stoney' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5583rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2507th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1203rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1048th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2017th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4240th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4355th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24522nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9528th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Stoney' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Stoney"
Pronunciation
/ˈstoʊni/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Stoney is derived from the Old English word 'stan', meaning 'stone', and is often used as a nickname for someone who lives near or works with stones.
Meaning
stone
Language Evolution
Stan (Old English), Stoney (Middle English), Stoney (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Stoney began to gain popularity as a surname and a given name in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Stone, Stony, Stonny
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Stoney is often perceived as a casual and friendly name, associated with strength and resilience.
Famous People
Stoney Westmoreland, an American actor, Stoney McBlair, a fictional character
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Stoney"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Stoney"
"Stoney" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5583rd of 7545 | 21 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2507th of 6773 | 169 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1203rd of 7552 | 756 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1048th of 10718 | 958 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2017th of 16616 | 541 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4240th of 24088 | 332 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4355th of 23106 | 279 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 24522nd of 35406 | 22 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9528th of 30306 | 128 |
Regional Popularity of "Stoney" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
69.95% 1646th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
47.60% 1060th/2227 |
- |
32.95% 940th/2853 |
41.95% 1164th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
49.30% 1448th/2937 |
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23.71% 834th/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
29.28% 1521st/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
36.18% 2646th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
35.55% 2425th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Stoney" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
81.41% 5554th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Stoney"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Stoney" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.