Steven
Steven first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1956, when 38,413 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,261.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Steven popular?
Declining Steven is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1956 peak.
| 2020s | 8,494 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 26,897 | |
| 2000s | 53,909 | |
| 1990s | 121,110 | |
| 1980s | 177,454 | |
| 1970s | 188,078 | |
| 1960s | 290,607 | |
| 1950s | 333,666 | |
| 1940s | 81,204 | |
| 1930s | 4,834 | |
| 1920s | 3,639 | |
| 1910s | 2,531 | |
| 1900s | 338 | |
| 1890s | 186 | |
| 1880s | 177 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Steven mean?
Steven is a spelling of Stephen, from the Greek Stephanos, “crown” or “garland.” St Stephen was the first Christian martyr, and the name has been borne by kings and, in modern times, by figures such as Steven Spielberg.
Nicknames for Steven
- Steve
- Stevie
Variants & spellings
- Stephen
- Stefan
- Stephan
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Frequently asked questions
Is Steven a boy or a girl name?
Steven is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Steven a popular name right now?
Steven is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1956 peak.
How popular is the name Steven?
In 2025, Steven ranked #271 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Steven most popular?
Steven was most popular in 1956, when about 38,413 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Steven?
Common nicknames for Steven include Steve, Stevie.