Steven Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Steven

Steven Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: stee-ven
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Steven Name Meaning

The meaning of the name Steven is “crown” or “garland.” It symbolizes victory, success, and prestige. It’s a strong and powerful name that evokes feelings of nobility and greatness.

Origins of the Name Steven

The name Steven is of English origin and is a variant of the name Stephen. The name Stephen is derived from the Greek name “Stephanos” which means “crown” or “garland.” In ancient Greece, a “stephanos” was a crown made of leaves or flowers that was given as a reward for victory in a competition or battle. The name Stephen was first recorded in England in the 12th century.

Popularity of the Name Steven

The name Steven has been a popular name in the United States for many years. It was one of the top 10 most popular names for boys in the 1950s and 1960s. In recent years, the popularity of the name Steven has decreased slightly, but it is still a popular name, ranking as the 129th most popular name for boys in 2020.

Famous Stevens

Throughout history, there have been many notable people named Steven. One of the most famous Stevens is Stephen I of Hungary, who was the first king of Hungary and is considered a saint by the Catholic Church. Another famous Steven is Steven Spielberg, the acclaimed film director and producer behind movies such as Jaws, E.T., and Schindler’s List.

There are also actors named Steven such as Steven Seagal and Steven Tyler, the front-man of the band Aerosmith.

Conclusion

Overall, the name Steven is a classic and timeless name that has a rich history and meaning. It has been borne by many notable figures throughout history, and it continues to be a popular choice for parents today. Whether you’re naming your baby boy, or just looking to learn more about the name Steven, it’s a name that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Steven Name Popularity

How popular is the name Steven? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	31	0.0088%
1911	—	33	0.0089%
1912	—	107	0.0212%
1913	—	125	0.022%
1914	—	189	0.0271%
1915	—	229	0.0252%
1916	—	305	0.0316%
1917	—	318	0.0318%
1918	—	328	0.0306%
1919	—	322	0.0308%
1920	—	339	0.0305%
1921	—	371	0.0324%
1922	—	318	0.0285%
1923	—	277	0.0247%
1924	—	254	0.0219%
1925	—	340	0.0301%
1926	—	283	0.0257%
1927	—	284	0.0257%
1928	—	293	0.0274%
1929	—	244	0.0236%
1930	—	227	0.0217%
1931	—	227	0.023%
1932	—	269	0.0272%
1933	—	244	0.0262%
1934	—	265	0.0274%
1935	—	349	0.0359%
1936	—	399	0.0414%
1937	—	482	0.0489%
1938	—	725	0.0708%
1939	—	1,103	0.1084%
1940	—	1,555	0.1463%
1941	—	2,456	0.2182%
1942	—	3,495	0.2768%
1943	—	4,267	0.3269%
1944	—	5,108	0.4121%
1945	—	5,974	0.4898%
1946	—	8,878	0.6017%
1947	—	13,533	0.8107%
1948	—	15,979	1.001%
1949	—	19,923	1.2385%
1950	—	23,255	1.4443%
1951	—	28,360	1.6727%
1952	—	32,048	1.836%
1953	—	33,703	1.9043%
1954	—	36,609	2.0027%
1955	—	37,816	2.0559%
1956	—	38,385	2.0323%
1957	—	36,823	1.9136%
1958	—	32,946	1.7432%
1959	—	33,575	1.7672%
1960	—	33,895	1.7889%
1961	—	32,242	1.7078%
1962	—	30,692	1.6718%
1963	—	29,346	1.6348%
1964	—	29,717	1.6883%
1965	—	27,992	1.7117%
1966	—	27,707	1.7746%
1967	—	27,036	1.7815%
1968	—	25,498	1.6981%
1969	—	26,549	1.7233%
1970	—	26,821	1.6854%
1971	—	23,682	1.576%
1972	—	19,857	1.4579%
1973	—	17,190	1.326%
1974	—	17,678	1.3601%
1975	—	17,063	1.3278%
1976	—	16,661	1.2927%
1977	—	16,489	1.2233%
1978	—	16,402	1.22%
1979	—	16,331	1.1582%
1980	—	15,914	1.0884%
1981	—	16,487	1.1216%
1982	—	17,145	1.1473%
1983	—	18,312	1.2409%
1984	—	18,213	1.2243%
1985	—	18,721	1.2334%
1986	—	18,098	1.199%
1987	—	17,761	1.1639%
1988	—	17,859	1.146%
1989	—	18,921	1.1725%
1990	—	18,753	1.1314%
1991	—	16,857	1.0342%
1992	—	15,038	0.9421%
1993	—	13,465	0.8637%
1994	—	12,087	0.7876%
1995	—	10,661	0.7074%
1996	—	9,649	0.6444%
1997	—	8,765	0.5926%
1998	—	8,113	0.5421%
1999	—	7,688	0.5134%
2000	—	7,355	0.4815%
2001	—	6,587	0.4372%
2002	—	6,213	0.4146%
2003	—	5,849	0.3845%
2004	—	5,352	0.3511%
2005	—	5,070	0.3316%
2006	—	4,806	0.3069%
2007	—	4,546	0.2881%
2008	—	4,212	0.2725%
2009	—	3,822	0.2557%
2010	—	3,422	0.2375%
2011	—	3,196	0.2243%
2012	—	3,231	0.2267%
2013	—	2,868	0.2014%
2014	—	2,781	0.1909%
2015	—	2,697	0.1854%
2016	—	2,376	0.1648%
2017	—	2,132	0.1528%
2018	—	2,010	0.1463%
2019	—	1,956	0.1445%
2020	—	1,622	0.1274%
2021	—	1,478	0.1209%
2022	—	1,313	0.0995%
2023	—	1,367	0.1056%

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Names Like Steven

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What names are variants of Steven?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Steven.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Stevan	Crown, garland	Greek
Stevenson	Crown, garland	Greek
Stevon		English
Stevyn		English

What names sound like Steven?

If you like how Steven sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Steven.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Stefan	A Russian form of Stephen.	Scandinavian
Steffen	Crown, garland	Scandinavian
Stefon	Crown, garland	Greek

What names are similar to Steven?

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Steve	A diminutive form of Stephen.	English

Lists With Steven

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Siblings of Steven

Mamas with kids named Steven also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Kolton	Coal town
William	A willing protector	German
Autumn	Season of harvest	English
Dennis	Follower of Dionysius	Greek
Isabella	Devoted to God	Italian
Madisyn	Son of the mighty warrior	English

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Steven May 17 at 9:03 am

Je suis tres fiere de cette prenom Steven

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Yingyan Nov 13 at 9:50 am

Good

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Alicia Jul 4 at 9:17 am

He is named after my wonderful Uncle Steve. We call him Stevie which I love that I have a somewhat baby name for him that he can grow into a more masculine name like Steve or Steven.

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Eli Mar 12 at 12:57 pm

His father and paternal grandfather’s name!

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Mama Feb 1 at 7:48 pm

Steven Is my Fathers name and he never had boys. So it’s a namesake. I just really like it. He is silly

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Stephanie Nov 18 at 5:48 pm

The reason I choose steven for my sons name was to use my dads first name and I used my husbands dads first name for my sons middle name. He is steven Thomas pett. My dad is still here with us, but my husbands dad passed away 17 years ago so I hope he is proud that I used his name to keep in the family.

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Erina Mar 28 at 12:14 pm

We chose Steven because it is a family name, it’s classic, not too popular, and goes well with our other children’s names.

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Branagan Nov 27 at 4:17 am

Named after daddy.

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Branagan Nov 26 at 7:57 pm

Named after dad.

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Robyn Edwards Aug 16 at 11:37 am

My sons first name is Steven-James it’s a special name

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