boy's name
Stu
STOO (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Births on record 55
Stu is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1964 it was given to 6 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 1962, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1958.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Stu Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 39 |
How Popular Is Stu?
In 1964, Stu was given to 6 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.
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 Stu
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Stu Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Stu over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Stu
- English STOO /stuː/
Sibling Names for Stu
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Stu — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Stu
How popular is the name Stu?
In 1964, Stu was given to 6 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 Stu a girl's or a boy's name?
Stu is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Stu?
Stu has 1 syllable.
When was Stu most popular?
Stu peaked in 1962, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.