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).

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