Stewart
Stewart is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Steward, manager of an estate, or guardian of the household.
Origin and history
Stewart is a traditional Scottish surname turned given name derived from the Old English occupational title for an estate steward. Historically associated with the Scottish royal House of Stewart, it has a long history of use across the English-speaking world. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity in the mid-20th century and remains a classic, recognizable masculine name today.
Popularity in the United States
31,200 babies in the United States have been named Stewart since 1880. It ranks #671 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1764.
States where it is most popular
- NY (14 %)
- CA (8.5 %)
- PA (8.3 %)
- TX (5.6 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 213 |
| 1890-1900 | 306 |
| 1900-1910 | 339 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,793 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,741 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,473 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,758 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,732 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,804 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,881 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,652 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,932 |
| 2000-2010 | 948 |
| 2010-2019 | 465 |
| 2020-2029 | 163 |
Famous people named Stewart
- Stewart Copeland: Musician, Drummer
- Stewart Cink: Professional Golfer
Nicknames
Stew, Stewie
Fun facts
- The name stems from the royal House of Stewart, which ruled Scotland and later Great Britain for centuries.
- It derives from the Old English words 'stig' (hall or house) and 'weard' (guard or guardian).