The nameSteven
Steven is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "crown". A spelling of Stephen, it was a top 10 name in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Boy's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Steven comes from the Greek stephanos, "crown, wreath".
Origin
Greek. Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, is celebrated on 26 December.
History
Steven became more common than Stephen in the United States in the mid 20th century and entered the top 10 in 1955. Steve is its short form.
Did you know?
- Steven Spielberg's Jaws (1975) is often called the first summer blockbuster.
- Steven Gerrard captained Liverpool to their comeback win in the 2005 Champions League final in Istanbul.
Famous people named Steven
- Steven Spielberg, film director
- Steven Gerrard, footballer
- Steve Jobs, entrepreneur
- Steven Tyler, singer
Popularity of the name Steven
Steven in the United States
Steven was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 334,268 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Steven. Its rise began around 1943, and it peaked in 1956. Half of all babies named Steven in the United States were born before 1967, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,444 births a year on average, against 2,262 in the five years before.
Steven in the United Kingdom
Steven was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 3,980 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Steven. Half of all babies named Steven in the United Kingdom were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 53 births a year on average, against 95 in the five years before.
Steven in Ireland
Steven in France
Steven in Belgium
Steven in Norway
Sibling names for Steven
Names from the same generation as Steven, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Steven mean?
Steven comes from the Greek stephanos, "crown, wreath".
What is the origin of the name Steven?
Greek. Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, is celebrated on 26 December.
Is Steven a girl's or a boy's name?
Steven is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Steven?
In 2024, Steven was the 269th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 1,284 births.
What are good sibling names for Steven?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Alexandra, Katherine, Melissa and Angela for a sister, Gregory, Alex, Jason and Eric for a brother.
Who are famous people named Steven?
Steven Spielberg, film director; Steven Gerrard, footballer; Steve Jobs, entrepreneur; Steven Tyler, singer.