Stockton
boy name#3314 in 2025Stockton entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #1960 in 2001, ranks #3314 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
#3314
rank today
#1960
peak (2001)
35
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4075 |
| 1940s | #3459 |
| 1990s | #4040 |
| 2000s | #2763 |
| 2010s | #2541 |
| 2020s | #2809 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Stockton has been most popular in UT, ID, TX.
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Stockton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Stockton alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Stockton in 2025?
- Stockton ranks #3314 among US boy names in 2025, with 35 babies given the name.
- When was the name Stockton most popular?
- Stockton peaked in 2001, reaching #1960 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Stockton with classmates?
- Stockton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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