boy's name
Stony
STOH-nee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 290
Stony is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1998 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1963, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1938.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Stony Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 9 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 101 |
| 1970s | 102 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 16 |
How Popular Is Stony?
In 1998, Stony was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Stony Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Stony
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Stony Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Stony over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Stony
- English STOH-nee
Sibling Names for Stony
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Stony — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Stony
How popular is the name Stony?
In 1998, Stony was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Stony a girl's or a boy's name?
Stony is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Stony?
Stony has 2 syllables.
When was Stony most popular?
Stony peaked in 1963, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.