Stuart
Stuart is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Steward, household guardian, or estate manager.
Origin and history
Stuart is an English given name derived from an occupational surname meaning steward or estate manager. Historically associated with the royal House of Stuart in Scotland and England, it gained widespread popularity as a traditional first name across the English-speaking world. In the United States, it has been a steady classic, though its usage has become less common in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
68,876 babies in the United States have been named Stuart since 1880. It ranks #411 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1617.
States where it is most popular
- NY (16.8 %)
- CA (8.6 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
- PA (4.9 %)
- VA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 144 |
| 1890-1900 | 184 |
| 1900-1910 | 289 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,887 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,656 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,096 |
| 1940-1950 | 9,525 |
| 1950-1960 | 14,072 |
| 1960-1970 | 13,961 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,310 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,608 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,342 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,702 |
| 2010-2019 | 790 |
| 2020-2029 | 310 |
Famous people named Stuart
- Stuart Scott: Sportscaster, Television anchor
- Stuart Townsend: Actor, Director
Nicknames
Stu, Stew
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from the House of Stuart, which ruled Scotland and later Great Britain.
- It derives from the Old English words 'stig' (hall or house) and 'weard' (guard or keeper).