Boy
Steven
crown, garland
About Steven
Classic, reliable, and perpetually relevant—Steven represents the gold standard of traditional masculine names. Generations of successful Stevens have proven this name's enduring appeal and versatility. From Steven Spielberg to Steven Hawking, the name has graced brilliant minds and creative spirits alike, suggesting no limitations on a child's potential path. Its familiarity means teachers, employers, and new acquaintances will never stumble over pronunciation, yet it never feels dated or tired. Steven offers numerous nickname possibilities, from Steve to Stevie, allowing a child to shape his identity as he grows. The name's straightforward spelling eliminates the frustration of constant corrections, while its widespread recognition across English-speaking countries makes it an internationally functional choice for mobile families.
Popularity of the Name Steven
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #441 | ||||
| 1881 | #456 | ||||
| 1882 | #386 | ||||
| 1883 | #520 | ||||
| 1884 | #414 | ||||
| 1885 | #397 | ||||
| 1886 | #401 | ||||
| 1887 | #455 | ||||
| 1888 | #428 | ||||
| 1889 | #520 | ||||
| 1890 | #413 | ||||
| 1891 | #426 | ||||
| 1892 | #419 | ||||
| 1893 | #417 | ||||
| 1894 | #591 | ||||
| 1895 | #526 | ||||
| 1896 | #516 | ||||
| 1897 | #492 | ||||
| 1898 | #391 | ||||
| 1899 | #455 | ||||
| 1900 | #335 | ||||
| 1901 | #393 | ||||
| 1902 | #353 | ||||
| 1903 | #397 | ||||
| 1904 | #429 | ||||
| 1905 | #448 | ||||
| 1906 | #361 | ||||
| 1907 | #379 | ||||
| 1908 | #363 | ||||
| 1909 | #314 | ||||
| 1910 | #303 | ||||
| 1911 | #319 | ||||
| 1912 | #293 | ||||
| 1913 | #299 | ||||
| 1914 | #274 | ||||
| 1915 | #289 | ||||
| 1916 | #258 | ||||
| 1917 | #260 | ||||
| 1918 | #273 | ||||
| 1919 | #269 | ||||
| 1920 | #270 | ||||
| 1921 | #269 | ||||
| 1922 | #280 | ||||
| 1923 | #304 | ||||
| 1924 | #325 | ||||
| 1925 | #288 | ||||
| 1926 | #304 | ||||
| 1927 | #314 | ||||
| 1928 | #299 | ||||
| 1929 | #323 | ||||
| 1930 | #315 | ||||
| 1931 | #319 | ||||
| 1932 | #306 | ||||
| 1933 | #312 | ||||
| 1934 | #303 | ||||
| 1935 | #270 | ||||
| 1936 | #252 | ||||
| 1937 | #224 | ||||
| 1938 | #184 | ||||
| 1939 | #144 | ||||
| 1940 | #119 | ||||
| 1941 | #90 | ||||
| 1942 | #75 | #165 | |||
| 1943 | #58 | ||||
| 1944 | #52 | #148 | |||
| 1945 | #43 | #185 | |||
| 1946 | #28 | #145 | |||
| 1947 | #24 | #139 | |||
| 1948 | #23 | #116 | |||
| 1949 | #20 | #81 | |||
| 1950 | #16 | #72 | |||
| 1951 | #13 | #58 | |||
| 1952 | #11 | #55 | |||
| 1953 | #11 | #47 | |||
| 1954 | #11 | #39 | |||
| 1955 | #10 | #36 | |||
| 1956 | #10 | #34 | |||
| 1957 | #10 | #36 | |||
| 1958 | #10 | #25 | |||
| 1959 | #10 | #26 | |||
| 1960 | #10 | #23 | |||
| 1961 | #10 | #20 | |||
| 1962 | #12 | #21 | |||
| 1963 | #14 | #22 | |||
| 1964 | #12 | #21 | #264 | ||
| 1965 | #14 | #19 | #193 | ||
| 1966 | #13 | #21 | #197 | ||
| 1967 | #14 | #15 | #163 | ||
| 1968 | #15 | #18 | #176 | ||
| 1969 | #14 | #15 | #185 | ||
| 1970 | #15 | #16 | #156 | ||
| 1971 | #16 | #17 | #149 | ||
| 1972 | #19 | #20 | #142 | ||
| 1973 | #20 | #22 | #124 | ||
| 1974 | #19 | #20 | #112 | ||
| 1975 | #18 | #17 | #93 | ||
| 1976 | #20 | #21 | #101 | ||
| 1977 | #23 | #25 | #104 | ||
| 1978 | #24 | #25 | #110 | ||
| 1979 | #27 | #26 | #91 | ||
| 1980 | #28 | #28 | #98 | ||
| 1981 | #28 | #24 | #79 | ||
| 1982 | #26 | #28 | #74 | ||
| 1983 | #23 | #27 | #64 | ||
| 1984 | #23 | #25 | #64 | ||
| 1985 | #24 | #31 | #62 | ||
| 1986 | #25 | #29 | #61 | ||
| 1987 | #25 | #30 | #71 | ||
| 1988 | #24 | #35 | #64 | ||
| 1989 | #22 | #40 | #66 | ||
| 1990 | #25 | #42 | #57 | ||
| 1991 | #27 | #44 | #65 | #21 | |
| 1992 | #29 | #46 | #67 | #27 | |
| 1993 | #31 | #51 | #68 | #34 | |
| 1994 | #34 | #71 | #73 | #37 | |
| 1995 | #37 | #71 | #76 | #47 | |
| 1996 | #38 | #82 | #76 | #51 | |
| 1997 | #40 | #73 | #77 | #80 | #51 |
| 1998 | #46 | #78 | #130 | #85 | #59 |
| 1999 | #47 | #83 | #135 | #101 | #72 |
| 2000 | #54 | #102 | #131 | #97 | #72 |
| 2001 | #63 | #110 | #143 | #129 | #79 |
| 2002 | #68 | #118 | #165 | #100 | #86 |
| 2003 | #70 | #130 | #193 | #125 | #100 |
| 2004 | #78 | #144 | #124 | #137 | #107 |
| 2005 | #83 | #152 | #171 | #128 | #130 |
| 2006 | #90 | #162 | #244 | #136 | #141 |
| 2007 | #97 | #181 | #259 | #148 | #150 |
| 2008 | #104 | #193 | #182 | #162 | #173 |
| 2009 | #106 | #205 | #299 | #158 | #204 |
| 2010 | #116 | #216 | #323 | #226 | #233 |
| 2011 | #124 | #253 | #292 | #255 | #243 |
| 2012 | #112 | #288 | #251 | #321 | #246 |
| 2013 | #134 | #331 | #240 | #308 | #252 |
| 2014 | #144 | #357 | #386 | #265 | #280 |
| 2015 | #153 | #351 | #339 | #352 | #358 |
| 2016 | #167 | #419 | #286 | #327 | #329 |
| 2017 | #182 | #437 | #374 | #540 | #368 |
| 2018 | #198 | #493 | #227 | #441 | #371 |
| 2019 | #199 | #517 | #479 | #401 | |
| 2020 | #222 | #570 | #597 | #442 | |
| 2021 | #235 | #706 | #349 | #441 | |
| 2022 | #256 | #663 | #364 | #521 | |
| 2023 | #251 | #771 | #546 | #648 | |
| 2024 | #268 | #735 | #310 | #599 | |
| 2025 | #271 | #787 | #973 | #567 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Steven
Names Similar to Steven
Nicknames for Steven
- Steve
- Stevie
- Stevo
- Stev
- Ven
Famous People Named Steven
| Steven Spielberg | Renowned filmmaker |
| Steven Tyler | Lead singer of the rock band Aerosmith |
| Steven Seagal | Actor and martial artist |
| Steven Gerrard | Former English footballer and current manager |
| Steven Wright | Stand-up comedian |
| Steven Adams | Professional basketball player |
| Steven Van Zandt | Musician and actor |
| Steven Yeun | Actor known for his role in "The Walking Dead" |
| Steven Pinker | Cognitive scientist and author |
| Steven Weber | Actor from the TV show "Wings" |
| Steven Wilson | Musician and producer |
| Steven Strait | Actor and model |
| Steven Soderbergh | Film director and screenwriter |
| Steven Johnson | Author and popular science writer |
| Steven Stamkos | Professional ice hockey player |
| Steven Curtis Chapman | Contemporary Christian music artist |
| Steven Adler | Former drummer for the rock band Guns N' Roses |
| Steven Hillenburg | Creator of the animated TV series "SpongeBob SquarePants" |
| Steven R. McQueen | Actor known for his role in "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Steven Page | Musician and former member of the band Barenaked Ladies |
Characters Named Steven
| Steven Rogers | Captain America - Marvel superhero |
| Steven Universe | Protagonist of the animated TV series "Steven Universe" |
| Steven Spielberg | character - Fictionalized version of the filmmaker in various works |
| Steven Hiller | Character played by Will Smith in the film "Independence Day" |
| Steven Hyde | Character from the TV series "That '70s Show" |
| Steven Burnside | Character from the "Resident Evil" video game series |
| Steven Stone | Character from the "Pokémon" franchise |
| Steven Haines | Character from the video game "Grand Theft Auto V" |
| Steven Malkmus | Character from the film "Juno" |
| Steven Grant Rogers | Nomad - Alternate version of Captain America in Marvel Comics |
| Steven Adams | Character from the TV series "Workaholics" |
| Steven Obanno | Character from the film "Casino Royale" |
| Steven Goldberg | Character from the TV series "The Goldbergs" |
| Steven Caldwell | Character from the TV series "Stargate Atlantis" |
| Steven Bloom | Character from the TV series "Covert Affairs" |
| Steven Davis | Character from the film "Friday Night Lights" |
| Steven Kovacs | Character played by Matthew Broderick in the film "The Cable Guy" |
| Steven Johnson | Character from the TV series "Blue Bloods" |
| Steven Toast | Character from the TV series "Toast of London" |