Steele
Meaningsteel worker · English
- US rank
- #1,183
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,183 in 2025
174 babies were named Steele in the US in 2025. It has climbed 373 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1920–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 9,814 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Steele, 174 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Steele would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySteele first shows up in US birth records in 1920, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 105 years since.
- Best yearSteele is at its all-time high right now: #1,183 in 2025.
- Then vs nowSteele is 3.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 37,736 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 9,814.
- TrendSteele has climbed 373 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,183. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedSteele is most popular in Oklahoma, where it ranks #552, followed by Utah (#621) and Arizona (#672). It's in the top 1,000 in 9 states.
- MeaningIn English, Steele means “steel worker”.
About the name Steele
Steele is a boy name of English origin meaning “steel worker”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ele”. US birth records list Steele for boys from 1920 to 2025, in 83 of those 106 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,183 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,183, with 174 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 4.2 | 239,808 boys |
| 1930s | 1.8 | 571,429 boys |
| 1940s | 2.1 | 469,484 boys |
| 1950s | 2.8 | 361,011 boys |
| 1960s | 3.1 | 325,733 boys |
| 1970s | 2.2 | 456,621 boys |
| 1980s | 8.2 | 121,655 boys |
| 1990s | 18 | 54,377 boys |
| 2000s | 24 | 41,017 boys |
| 2010s | 54 | 18,403 boys |
| 2020s | 77 | 13,069 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Steele
What does the name Steele mean?
Steele means “steel worker” in English.
What is the origin of the name Steele?
Steele has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Steele a boy or girl name?
Steele is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Steele?
Steele ranked #1,183 for US boys in 2025, given to 174 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,183).