Stevens
Stevens is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Stephen (crown, garland).
Origin and history
Stevens is a traditional English surname used as a given name, originating as a patronymic meaning 'son of Steven'. In the United States, it has been used moderately over time as a unique alternative to Stephen or Steven. It carries a classical, surname-as-first-name feel.
Popularity in the United States
1,306 babies in the United States have been named Stevens since 1880. It ranks #3400 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1909.
States where it is most popular
- NY (77.4 %)
- FL (11.8 %)
- NJ (5.6 %)
- CA (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 43 |
| 1920-1930 | 74 |
| 1930-1940 | 83 |
| 1940-1950 | 137 |
| 1950-1960 | 167 |
| 1960-1970 | 134 |
| 1970-1980 | 139 |
| 1980-1990 | 206 |
| 1990-2000 | 179 |
| 2000-2010 | 94 |
| 2010-2019 | 32 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Nicknames
Steve, Stevie
Fun facts
- Stevens originated as a medieval English surname meaning 'son of Stephen', where Stephen derives from the Greek word for 'crown'.
- It is part of a longstanding English tradition of adopting family surnames as masculine given names.