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Stinson

♂ Boy

Pronounced STIN-sun /ˈstɪn.sən/High

Meaning: Stinson is an English/Scottish surname, generally 'son of Stephen' (via Stin, a short form) or 'son of Stein.' As a first name it is a crisp, modern surname pick, familiar from the TV character Barney Stinson.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname turned given name: Stinson means 'son of Stephen' (said 'STIN-sun'). Crisp and modern.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Scottish
MeaningStinson is an English/Scottish surname, generally 'son of Stephen' (via Stin, a short form) or 'son of Stein.' As a first name it is a crisp, modern surname pick, familiar from the TV character Barney Stinson.
U.S. rank (2024)#12116 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 57

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919202024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Stinson is an English and Scottish surname, generally 'son of Stephen' (via the pet form Stin) or 'son of Stein.' Carried into first-name use, it reads as a crisp surname pick (said 'STIN-sun').

It appears only rarely as a first name in U.S. records. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Stinson hides Stephen inside it — Stin was an old short form — so it means 'son of Stephen'; many will also know it from Barney Stinson on How I Met Your Mother (said 'STIN-sun').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Stinson — English/Scottish surname, 'son of Stephen'

Variations

StinsenStimsonStynson

Nicknames

StinSonny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stinson mean?

Stinson is an English/Scottish surname, generally 'son of Stephen' (via Stin) or 'son of Stein.'

How do you pronounce Stinson?

It's said STIN-sun /ˈstɪn.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Stinson a boy or girl name?

Stinson is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Stinson?

Stinson is a rare first name in the U.S., more familiar as a surname.

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