Will my child share the name Stone with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Stone per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Stone in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Stone becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Stone has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 153 places in the last five years. Its peak was #2020 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Stone popular in the US as well as the UK?

Stone is more popular in the US (#990) than in the UK (#4002). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4002

Stone

Stone is a distinctive choice, ranked #4002 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Stone in their class.

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UK Rank 2022

#4002

US Rank #990

About the Name Stone

Stone has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 153 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #2020 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 1996.

Stone is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #990, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.