US Popularity:6032
Origin:British
Meaning:Ttree-stump settlement
Stockton is a masculine name of Old English origin and the name of several towns throughout England. Meaning “tree-stump settlement,” this woody place name inspires imagery of villages immersed in nature. Stockton is also a city in California, bringing a modern edge to this medieval name. Stoughton, Staughton, and Stokton are beautiful variations for parents who love Stockton’s pronunciation but are looking to switch up the spelling.

Famous People Named Stockton

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  • John Stockton
    Basketball Player

Stockton Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Stockton is currently #6032 in U.S. births
Boy:Stockton is currently #2056 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#6032
in 2022
- 683
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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