Steven
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Crown; Wreath
Background: The name Steven originates from the Latin form 'Stephanus,' which is derived from the Greek 'Stephanos' (Στέφανος), meaning 'crown' or 'wreath.' This association highlights the significance of the name in relation to honor and achievement.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#21
Total births
1,296,316
Most popular decade
1950s
(1,002,804 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-125 ranks)
Years in Top 100
67
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.7% male
0.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 17
- First year rank
- #425
- Peak year
- 1956
- Peak year births
- 38,410
- Peak rank
- #10
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,284
- Recent rank
- #269
Female
- First year
- 1941
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #3,252
- Peak year
- 1985
- Peak year births
- 145
- Peak rank
- #1,037
- Most recent year
- 2016
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #16,210
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).