Stokes
boy name#8910 in 2025Stokes entered the US charts in 1892, peaked at #956 in 1892, ranks #8910 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1892–2025
#8910
rank today
#956
peak (1892)
8
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #956 |
| 1900s | #1130 |
| 1910s | #3232 |
| 1920s | #3096 |
| 1930s | #3515 |
| 1940s | #3317 |
| 2000s | #10049 |
| 2010s | #12108 |
| 2020s | #9264 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Stokes are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Stokes alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Stokes in 2025?
- Stokes ranks #8910 among US boy names in 2025, with 8 babies given the name.
- When was the name Stokes most popular?
- Stokes peaked in 1892, reaching #956 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Stokes with classmates?
- Stokes will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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