Rising since 2013, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Stokely since 2013
Babies named Stokely per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 78 |
| 2020s | 15 | 82 |
Meaning & origin
Stokely entered the U.S. baby name landscape in 2013, a rare surname-style choice. Its peak of usage occurred in 2024, the most recent year of data, suggesting continued but modest growth. With a 2025 rank of 8,243 (1 in 189,786 births), Stokely remains an uncommon pick. Its trajectory since 2013 has been rising, buoyed by the trend of using surnames as first names. No state stands out as a particular stronghold, reflecting its diffuse, low-key popularity. The name carries echoes of civil rights leader Stokely Carmichael, though its direct lineage is more likely the English surname tradition.
Stokely is a modern given name ultimately derived from the English surname Stokeley or Stokely. The surname itself likely originates from a place name meaning 'woodland clearing' from Old English 'stoc' (place) and 'leah' (wood, clearing). The name gained modest usage as a first name in the United States beginning in 2013, possibly influenced by civil rights activist Stokely Carmichael.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Stoke
Variants: Stokeley, Stokelye
Sibling names for Stokely
Names that share Stokely's style, for a brother or sister.
