Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Stone

Stone

♀ Girl

Pronounced STOHN /ˈstoʊn/High

Meaning: From the word stone — 'a stone; a rock', connoting strength and steadfastness; a word/surname-name; used for both sexes; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: A stone; strong and steadfast: Stone is a word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
💕 Browse more names
Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the word stone — 'a stone; a rock', connoting strength and steadfastness; a word/surname-name; used for both sexes; we note the word
U.S. rank (2024)#9449 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 138

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220072024

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

Stone comes from the word stone — 'a stone; a rock', connoting strength and steadfastness; a word/surname-name; used for both sexes (we note the word). A crisp, modern name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'STOHN').

In the U.S. it appears mostly for boys; this girls' use is unusual. Rare for a girl, a-stone at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Stone means 'a stone; a rock', connoting strength and steadfastness — a crisp, modern word-name used for both sexes (we note the word; said 'STOHN').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Stone — word-name; unisex

Variations

Stohne

Nicknames

Stoney

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Stone…

Stella— a sound-adjacent St- girls' name
Wren— a fellow one-syllable nature word-name
Sage— a companion nature word-name
Reign— a kin bold word-name

Explore names like Stone

By themeenglishunisexword-namesurname-name
By meaningStrengthRock / Stone

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Stone mean?

Stone is a word-name — 'a stone; a rock', connoting strength; used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the word.

How do you pronounce Stone?

It's said STOHN /ˈstoʊn/ — one syllable.

Is Stone a boy or girl name?

Stone is used for both sexes (more often for boys); this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Stone?

Stone is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia