Stuart
Peaked at #161 nationally in 1960, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Stuart has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Stuart — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2998
in 1918
Last ranked
#16289
in 1998
Years tracked
48
1915–1998
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1915, Stuart reached its peak popularity for girls in 1918, ranking #2998 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Stuart hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1998, when it stood at #16289.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | #16,289 | 5 |
| 1997 | #11,928 | 7 |
| 1996 | #15,570 | 5 |
| 1995 | #11,645 | 7 |
| 1992 | #13,153 | 6 |
| 1991 | #15,135 | 5 |
| 1988 | #11,606 | 6 |
| 1987 | #11,130 | 6 |
Stuart — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#161
in 1960
Current rank
#3255
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Stuart reached its peak popularity for boys in 1960, ranking #161 nationally with 2,072 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1811 (2014) to #3255 (2024) — a 44% drop.
As of 2024, Stuart ranks #3255 nationally for boys, with 37 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,255 | 37 |
| 2023 | #2,645 | 50 |
| 2022 | #2,374 | 60 |
| 2021 | #2,583 | 51 |
| 2020 | #2,317 | 59 |
| 2019 | #2,258 | 62 |
| 2018 | #2,097 | 68 |
| 2017 | #1,973 | 73 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Stuart most popular?
Stuart was most popular in 1960, when it ranked #161 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Stuart becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Stuart?
At least 69,142 babies have been recorded with the name Stuart in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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