Steele
Steele is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Steel, hard or durable metal.
Origin and history
Steele is an English name originally derived from a surname denoting a hard, reliable person or an armorer. Historically used as a occupational or descriptive surname, it transitioned into a given name in the English-speaking world. In recent years, it has seen moderate growth in the United States as a bold, modern-sounding choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,053 babies in the United States have been named Steele since 1880. It ranks #2336 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1198.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21.9 %)
- CA (15.4 %)
- FL (11.7 %)
- UT (6.8 %)
- AZ (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 46 |
| 1930-1940 | 18 |
| 1940-1950 | 34 |
| 1950-1960 | 55 |
| 1960-1970 | 58 |
| 1970-1980 | 36 |
| 1980-1990 | 153 |
| 1990-2000 | 356 |
| 2000-2010 | 487 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,018 |
| 2020-2029 | 792 |
Famous people named Steele
- Steele Johnson: Diver, Olympian
Fun facts
- It originated in Medieval England as a surname for a steelworker, armorer, or someone perceived to be tough as steel.
- While historically rare as a given name, Steele has gained momentum in the 2020s in the U.S. among parents seeking strong word names.