Stevenson Boy

Popularity: #933 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: STEE-vən-sən //ˈstiːvən.sən//

Origin: English; Scottish

Meaning: son of Steven

Historical & Cultural Background

The surname Stevenson has its roots in the Old English and Old Norse languages, deriving from the given name Stephen, which itself comes from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "garland." The name Stephen was popularized in the Christian tradition due to Saint Stephen, recognized as the first Christian martyr, whose story is recounted in the New Testament. The name entered the English language through the Latin form Stephanus, and it became widely adopted in medieval England, particularly after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Old Norse names were integrated into English naming conventions.

The surname Stevenson specifically denotes "son of Stephen," following the common patronymic naming convention of adding "-son" to the father's name. This practice was prevalent in Scotland and England, where surnames began to stabilize in the late Middle Ages.

The name Stevenson can be traced back to various notable figures, including the Scottish poet Robert Louis Stevenson, who lived in the 19th century and contributed significantly to literature, further embedding the name in cultural history. Throughout the centuries, the name has been associated with various regions, particularly in Scotland, where it has been borne by numerous clans and families.

The name's endurance can be attributed to its connections to historical figures, as well as its representation of nobility and honor through its etymological meaning. The diminutive form "Steve" has also emerged from the original name, though it is more commonly used in contemporary contexts.

Overall, Stevenson reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, rooted in early Christian history and the patronymic traditions of medieval Europe.

Famous people named Stevenson

In this section, you will find notable people named Stevenson. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Stevenson who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Stevenson who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Stevenson Taylor is a musician best known for his work with the band The Black Angels.

Stevenson King is a writer best known for his novels and contributions to contemporary literature.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Stevenson, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

StephenStevenStefanStuartSimonSullivan

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Stevenson. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

StevensStefanoSampsonSullivanSilasSebastian

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Stevenson was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Stevenson has ranked as high as #2810 nationally, which occurred in 1953, and has been most popular in Florida, New York, North Carolina, Texas, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Stevenson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Stevenson is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Stevenson was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Stevenson.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 5 5
2024 8 8
2023 14 14
2022 13 13
2021 7 7
2020 7 7
2019 11 11
2018 14 14
2017 10 10
2016 14 14
2015 14 14
2014 8 8
2013 7 7
2012 13 13
2011 9 9
2010 8 8
2009 12 12
2008 20 20
2007 7 7
2006 11 11
2005 9 9
2004 21 21
2003 20 20
2002 10 10
2001 13 13
2000 16 16
1999 16 16
1998 21 21
1997 16 16
1996 15 15
1995 16 16
1994 27 27
1993 15 15
1992 26 26
1991 31 31
1990 20 20
1989 28 28
1988 25 25
1987 23 23
1986 33 33
1985 28 28
1984 23 23
1983 19 19
1982 19 19
1981 20 20
1980 21 21
1979 20 20
1978 15 15
1977 18 18
1976 17 17
1975 21 21
1974 12 12
1973 16 16
1972 14 14
1971 30 30
1970 20 20
1969 19 19
1968 14 14
1967 21 21
1966 22 22
1965 14 14
1964 19 19
1963 22 22
1962 20 20
1961 18 18
1960 23 23
1959 20 20
1958 29 29
1957 22 22
1956 25 25
1955 26 26
1954 29 29
1953 35 35
1952 30 30
1951 30 30
1950 19 19
1949 14 14
1948 16 16
1947 14 14
1946 8 8
1945 8 8
1944 7 7
1943 7 7
1942 8 8
1940 7 7
1938 8 8
1937 8 8
1936 5 5
1935 6 6
1933 5 5
1931 5 5
1927 5 5
1925 7 7
1924 6 6
1921 5 5
1920 6 6
1918 5 5
1916 11 11
1912 5 5

Top States for Stevenson (2023)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 6
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