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Stoney
Pronounced STOH-nee /ΛstoΚ.ni/High
Meaning: From the English surname/word Stoney β from Old English stanig, 'stony, rocky' (one who lived by stony ground); used for both sexes; here for girlsLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Stoney comes from the English surname and word Stoney β from Old English stanig, 'stony, rocky' (a byname for one who lived by stony ground). A crisp, rugged, modern surname/word-name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Stone).
It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, of-the-stony-place at the root, and rugged.
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What does the name Stoney mean?
Stoney is an English surname/word-name β 'stony, rocky; of the stony place'.
How do you pronounce Stoney?
It's said STOH-nee /ΛstoΚ.ni/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Stoney a boy or girl name?
Stoney is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Stoney?
Stoney is rare for girls in the U.S.