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Stone
BoyEnglish· “stone”
- Meaning
- stone
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- STOHN
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #916
- US babies 2025
- 258
- Best rank
- #623 (1997)
- Peak year
- 1999
Meaning and origin of Stone
Stone is an English name that means “stone”.
Stone comes directly from the English word for a hard mineral substance. It was also used as an English surname for someone who lived near a notable stone or worked with stone. As a given name, Stone has a strong, grounded feel and fits the modern trend for nature-inspired boys' names like River and Rowan. It is short, simple and easy to spell. The name suggests strength and steadiness, and it pairs well with longer middle names. Stone feels rugged yet stylish, a good choice for parents who like minimalist names.
Popularity over time
Stone first appears in US Social Security records in 1919. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 18 different years, starting in 1995. Its best national rank was #623 in 1997, and the most babies received it in 1999, when 288 were named Stone. In 2025, 258 babies were named Stone, and it ranked #916 nationally. That is 65% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #722 in 2000, #1,099 in 2010, and #916 in 2025. Of the 6,676 US boys named Stone since records began, 31% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,730 babies. Since 2010, 3,058 more have been named Stone.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jevon, Jaren, Latrell, Ulysses, and Jovan.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Stone ranked highest in Utah, Mississippi, and Kentucky.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | #314 | 16 |
| Mississippi | #459 | 7 |
| Kentucky | #519 | 9 |
| Kansas | #580 | 6 |
| Nevada | #590 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 96% of US babies named Stone over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Stone is usually pronounced STOHN, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with S and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Stone
A few middle names that flow with Stone: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Stone
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stone mean?
Stone is an English name that means “stone”.
What is the origin of the name Stone?
Stone has English roots. Stone comes directly from the English word for a hard mineral substance.
Is Stone a popular name?
Yes. Stone ranked #916 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Stone a boy or girl name?
Stone is mainly a boy's name. About 96% of US babies named Stone over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Stone?
Stone is usually pronounced STOHN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings