Stockton
Boy name · #3322 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Stockton? In official American birth records, Stockton has been tracked continuously since 1917, giving it 108 years of documented American history.
Stockton ranks #3322 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 35 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #2386, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 51,429 boys born in 2025 was named Stockton.
The 108-year story
Stockton first appears in the Social Security records in 1917, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2020, when 62 boys were named Stockton — good for #2212 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Stockton per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Stockton against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Stockton in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Stockton is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Stockton will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Stockton is most common
State-level data for Stockton is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Stockton
Statistically, parents drawn to Stockton tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Slayton, Stratton, Holton, Lawton, and Patton.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Stockton | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #3314 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3045 |
| 2023 | 42 | #2952 |
| 2022 | 45 | #2830 |
| 2021 | 53 | #2499 |
| 2020 | 62 | #2212 |
| 2019 | 47 | #2694 |
| 2018 | 49 | #2579 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3249 |
| 2016 | 60 | #2228 |
| 2015 | 54 | #2386 |
| 2014 | 49 | #2516 |
| 2013 | 57 | #2250 |
| 2012 | 57 | #2270 |
| 2011 | 45 | #2663 |
| 2010 | 47 | #2579 |
| 2009 | 44 | #2753 |
| 2008 | 34 | #3286 |
| 2007 | 34 | #3250 |
| 2006 | 44 | #2659 |
| 2005 | 39 | #2752 |
| 2004 | 38 | #2741 |
| 2003 | 35 | #2780 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3022 |
| 2001 | 55 | #1960 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Stockton?
In official American birth records, the name Stockton first appeared in 1917 (over 108 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 108 years.
Is Stockton a popular boy name?
Stockton ranked #3322 among boys in 2025 with 35 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2386.
When was the name Stockton most popular?
Stockton peaked in 2020, when 62 American boys received the name (ranked #2212 that year). Since 2020 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Stockton?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 51,429 newborn American boys was named Stockton. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.