US Popularity:6417
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.
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U.S. Births

Overall:Stockton is currently #6417 in U.S. births
Boy:Stockton is currently #2978 in U.S. births

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2023
#2978
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- 117
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