Stevenson
Stevenson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Steven.
Origin and history
Stevenson originated as an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Steven'. While historically more common as a family name, it is occasionally used as a given name in the United States. It offers a classic, masculine surname-as-first-name style.
Popularity in the United States
1,559 babies in the United States have been named Stevenson since 1880. It ranks #3187 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1873.
States where it is most popular
- FL (60 %)
- NY (18.7 %)
- NC (11.3 %)
- GA (3.3 %)
- LA (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 21 |
| 1920-1930 | 29 |
| 1930-1940 | 37 |
| 1940-1950 | 89 |
| 1950-1960 | 265 |
| 1960-1970 | 192 |
| 1970-1980 | 183 |
| 1980-1990 | 239 |
| 1990-2000 | 203 |
| 2000-2010 | 139 |
| 2010-2019 | 108 |
| 2020-2029 | 54 |
Famous people named Stevenson
- Stevenson Sylvester: American football player
Nicknames
Steve, Stevie
Fun facts
- It derived from the medieval given name Steven, which comes from the Greek word Stephanos, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.
- The name has maintained a steady but rare presence as a given name in American birth records since the late 19th century.