Stone
How to say it: STOHN · /ˈstoʊn/
English descriptive surname used as a given name; refers to stone, the rock material. Evokes solidity and strength.
Stone was the 840th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 258 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 63% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #744 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #840 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 258 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,850 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +63% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #744 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily, Stone is enjoying its strongest showing yet. The 2020s are its best decade to date, and further gains seem likely.
What goes with it
One hard edged beat with crisp breath, Stone feels solid and rooted in nature. Ridge shares that rugged cast.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Stone is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Stone
- Stone Gossard (born 1966)American guitarist
- Stone Johnson (1940–1963)American sprinter and football player
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