Steven
Steven is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Crown, wreath, or that which surrounds.
Origin and history
Steven is an English name derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning 'crown' or 'wreath'. It was brought to England by the Normans and became a staple masculine name throughout the English-speaking world. In the United States, it reached peak popularity in the mid-20th century and remains a classic choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,293,124 babies in the United States have been named Steven since 1880. It ranks #21 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #243.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.9 %)
- NY (9 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
- OH (5.1 %)
- MI (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 177 |
| 1890-1900 | 186 |
| 1900-1910 | 338 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,531 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,639 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,834 |
| 1940-1950 | 81,204 |
| 1950-1960 | 333,666 |
| 1960-1970 | 290,607 |
| 1970-1980 | 188,078 |
| 1980-1990 | 177,454 |
| 1990-2000 | 121,110 |
| 2000-2010 | 53,909 |
| 2010-2019 | 26,897 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,494 |
Famous people named Steven
- Steven Spielberg: Director, Producer
- Steven Tyler: Singer, Songwriter
- Steven Yeun: Actor
Nicknames
Steve, Stevie
Fun facts
- Steven arose as a phonetic spelling variant of the traditional English name Stephen.
- Steven ranks as one of the top 25 most given male names in published U.S. birth records since 1880.