Name Legacy

Steven

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Steven was most popular in 1956, when 38,491 American babies were given the name — ranking #17 that year. In 2025 it ranked #526, with 1,261 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 1,297,590 people named Steven.

Most popular in1956
Rank that year#17
Births that year38,491
Total since 18801,297,590

Steven over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Steven’s peak in 1956. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Greek · "crown, garland"

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Where Steven is most concentrated

How much more common the name is in each state than across the country as a whole.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org