Stuart

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Steward; Guardian

Background: The name Stuart originates from the Old French word 'esteward,' which means 'steward' or 'guardian.' This term is derived from the Latin 'stewardus,' referring to a person who manages and looks after a household or estate.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#404
Total births
69,142
Most popular decade
1960s (42,042 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,412 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

99.5% male 0.5% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
16
First year rank
#442
Peak year
1960
Peak year births
2,072
Peak rank
#161
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
37
Recent rank
#3,206

Female

First year
1915
First year births
5
First year rank
#4,274
Peak year
1918
Peak year births
11
Peak rank
#2,822
Most recent year
1998
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#14,121

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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