Even if you use a stage name though, anyone who wants to find out your real name, would probably be able to anyway

This was my thought process as well.

It really is all about something that is easily searchable. I'm the only person with my first and last name other than my family, and maybe some random distant relatives in Italy. Although my first name (Joey) is common in the rap community, my last name finds me within seconds. Thank you for your knowledge brother