Steven
Meaningcrown · English form of Stephen
- US rank
- #271
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #10 in 1961
1,261 babies were named Steven in the US in 2025. It has dropped 49 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Steven you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,354 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Steven, 1,261 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Steven would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySteven has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Stevens, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1961, when it ranked #10. Today it's #271, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowSteven was 5.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 267 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,354.
- TrendSteven has slipped 49 places over the last five years and now sits at #271. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedSteven is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #165, followed by Pennsylvania (#172) and New Hampshire (#188). It's in the top 1,000 in 39 states.
- MeaningSteven is an English form of Stephen, which means “crown”. Our records link it to Greek and Latin roots.
About the name Steven
Steven is a boy name of Greek and Latin origin meaning “crown”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ven”. US birth records list Steven for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1961, when it ranked #10 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #271, with 1,261 babies.
Origin:Greek namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 161 | 6,208 boys |
| 1890s | 163 | 6,130 boys |
| 1900s | 245 | 4,074 boys |
| 1910s | 369 | 2,708 boys |
| 1920s | 331 | 3,025 boys |
| 1930s | 452 | 2,211 boys |
| 1940s | 5,028 | 199 boys |
| 1950s | 16,448 | 61 boys |
| 1960s | 15,084 | 66 boys |
| 1970s | 11,334 | 88 boys |
| 1980s | 9,615 | 104 boys |
| 1990s | 6,173 | 162 boys |
| 2000s | 2,710 | 369 boys |
| 2010s | 1,426 | 701 boys |
| 2020s | 819 | 1,220 boys |
Other spellings of Steven
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Steven
What does the name Steven mean?
Steven means “crown” in English, as a form of Stephen.
What is the origin of the name Steven?
Steven has Greek, Latin roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Steven a boy or girl name?
Steven is a boy name.
How popular is the name Steven?
Steven ranked #271 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,261 babies. Its best year was 1961 (#10).