Stockton
Stockton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstɒktən/ · /ˈstɑktən/
Meaning and origin of Stockton
Root meaning: “log; stump, tree trunk”
- A male given name from Old English.
Etymology
From Old English stocc (“log; stump, tree trunk”) or stoc (“house, dwelling”) + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”). By surface analysis, stock + -ton. Doublet of Stoughton.
How popular is Stockton?
Since 1880, 1,366 boys in the U.S. have been named Stockton. Its highest rank for boys was #1977 in 2001. In 2025, 35 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Stockton FAQ
What does the name Stockton mean?
Stockton traces back to a root meaning "log; stump, tree trunk". A male given name from Old English. From Old English stocc (“log; stump, tree trunk”) or stoc (“house, dwelling”) + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”). By surface analysis, stock + -ton. Doublet of Stoughton.
What is the origin of the name Stockton?
Stockton is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Stockton?
Since 1880, 1,366 boys in the U.S. have been named Stockton. Its highest rank for boys was #1977 in 2001. In 2025, 35 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Stockton a boy or girl name?
Stockton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,366 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.