Steward
Steward is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Guardian of the house, estate manager, or warden.
Origin and history
Steward originates as an Old English occupational surname referring to an administrator or manager of a household or estate. Historically used as a given name, it remains rare in contemporary United States birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,229 babies in the United States have been named Steward since 1880. It ranks #3469 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- PA (84 %)
- VA (16 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 17 |
| 1890-1900 | 16 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 126 |
| 1920-1930 | 217 |
| 1930-1940 | 133 |
| 1940-1950 | 160 |
| 1950-1960 | 160 |
| 1960-1970 | 125 |
| 1970-1980 | 105 |
| 1980-1990 | 108 |
| 1990-2000 | 50 |
| 2000-2010 | 7 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Stew, Stewie
Fun facts
- Derived from the Old English words stig (house or hall) and weard (guard or keeper).
- Like many traditional English given names, it originated as a high-status occupational title before becoming a surname and given name.