NAME PROFILE
Stony
A feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious.' This name reflects a person who possesses an innate sense of kindness and a generous heart, always ready to support and uplift those around them with a bright, welcoming spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 275 |
| Gender | Male (1% / 99%) |
| Peak year | 1978 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1978 |
| Most recent | 1978 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Joani Taylor (Jazz singer and recording artist) · Joani Blank (Founder of Good Vibrations and feminist author) · Joani Creveling (Special effects professional for Hollywood films) · Joanie Sommers (American singer and actress) · Joanie Cunningham (Beloved character on the sitcom Happy Days)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JoJoniJo-Jo
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