Steel
Steel is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Steel, the strong alloy of iron; representing strength and durability.
Origin and history
Steel is an English vocabulary name derived from the word for the hard alloy of iron. It gained usage in the United States as a modern, strong word name starting in the late 20th century. While historically rare, its popularity has grown slightly in recent years alongside other rugged nature and word names.
Popularity in the United States
865 babies in the United States have been named Steel since 1880. It ranks #3812 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1650.
States where it is most popular
- TX (50.9 %)
- CA (21.8 %)
- UT (13.6 %)
- AZ (9.1 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 61 |
| 2000-2010 | 162 |
| 2010-2019 | 355 |
| 2020-2029 | 277 |
Fun facts
- Steel belongs to a growing U.S. naming trend that turns strong physical materials and nouns into masculine given names.
- The word itself derives from Old English 'stēli' or 'stēliju', related to ancient Germanic words for standing firm.