Stevenson
Meaningson of Stephen · English
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,261 in 1953
5 babies were named Stevenson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,454 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Stevenson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Stevenson, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Stevenson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryStevenson first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1953, when it ranked #1,261. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowStevenson was 2.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 123,457 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
- TrendStevenson has slipped 2,454 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Stevenson means “son of Stephen”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Stevenson
Stevenson is a boy name of English and Latin origin meaning “son of Stephen”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Stevenson for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 99 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1953, when it ranked #1,261 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.6 | 276,817 boys |
| 1920s | 2.6 | 383,142 boys |
| 1930s | 3.5 | 284,900 boys |
| 1940s | 5.7 | 174,520 boys |
| 1950s | 13 | 76,046 boys |
| 1960s | 10.0 | 100,200 boys |
| 1970s | 11 | 90,744 boys |
| 1980s | 13 | 77,399 boys |
| 1990s | 10 | 96,432 boys |
| 2000s | 7.0 | 143,266 boys |
| 2010s | 5.8 | 173,611 boys |
| 2020s | 5.2 | 192,308 boys |
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- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
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- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- 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 Stevenson
What does the name Stevenson mean?
Stevenson means “son of Stephen” in English.
What is the origin of the name Stevenson?
Stevenson has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Stevenson a boy or girl name?
Stevenson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Stevenson?
Stevenson ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1953 (#1,261).