Stuart Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSTEW-art / /ˈstjuː.ərt/Scottish; English
Meaning
Scottish: steward; English: steward
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Stuart originated from the Old French 'esteward', meaning steward or keeper of the house. It became a prominent surname in Scotland, particularly associated with the royal family, the House of Stuart. The name gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century. It has been used in various forms across different cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Stuart has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the early to mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Stewart
International Variants
- Stuart (English)
- Stuart (Scottish)
Famous people named Stuart
Stuart Little: A fictional character from E.B. White's children's novel, known for being a small mouse with big adventures.
Stuart Weitzman: An American shoe designer recognized for his luxury footwear brand.
Stuart Scott: An American sportscaster known for his work with ESPN and his impactful broadcasting style.
Stuart Hall: A Jamaican-born cultural theorist and sociologist known for his work in cultural studies.
Fictional characters named Stuart
Stuart Little: The main character in the book 'Stuart Little' by E.B. White, who is a small mouse living in a human world.
Stuart from 'The Office': A minor character in the American version of the television series, known for his role in the office's interactions.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Stuart was first seen in the United States in 1880. Stuart has ranked as high as #342 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Stuart has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Stuart (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
PA | 5 | |
TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 16 |
1881 | 12 |
1882 | 10 |
1883 | 11 |
1884 | 11 |
1885 | 13 |
1886 | 17 |
1887 | 18 |
1888 | 15 |
1889 | 21 |
1890 | 13 |
1891 | 20 |
1892 | 17 |
1893 | 17 |
1894 | 16 |
1895 | 20 |
1896 | 20 |
1897 | 23 |
1898 | 20 |
1899 | 18 |
1900 | 22 |
1901 | 22 |
1902 | 22 |
1903 | 26 |
1904 | 38 |
1905 | 34 |
1906 | 33 |
1907 | 36 |
1908 | 23 |
1909 | 33 |
1910 | 40 |
1911 | 48 |
1912 | 118 |
1913 | 157 |
1914 | 188 |
1915 | 249 |
1916 | 259 |
1917 | 278 |
1918 | 280 |
1919 | 270 |
1920 | 326 |
1921 | 351 |
1922 | 344 |
1923 | 374 |
1924 | 355 |
1925 | 399 |
1926 | 368 |
1927 | 358 |
1928 | 395 |
1929 | 386 |
1930 | 412 |
1931 | 399 |
1932 | 463 |
1933 | 439 |
1934 | 493 |
1935 | 495 |
1936 | 542 |
1937 | 623 |
1938 | 640 |
1939 | 590 |
1940 | 680 |
1941 | 886 |
1942 | 963 |
1943 | 924 |
1944 | 795 |
1945 | 788 |
1946 | 1,031 |
1947 | 1,191 |
1948 | 1,073 |
1949 | 1,194 |
1950 | 1,197 |
1951 | 1,250 |
1952 | 1,258 |
1953 | 1,367 |
1954 | 1,495 |
1955 | 1,405 |
1956 | 1,489 |
1957 | 1,427 |
1958 | 1,337 |
1959 | 1,848 |
1960 | 2,072 |
1961 | 1,903 |
1962 | 1,735 |
1963 | 1,589 |
1964 | 1,511 |
1965 | 1,296 |
1966 | 1,171 |
1967 | 962 |
1968 | 889 |
1969 | 834 |
1970 | 768 |
1971 | 788 |
1972 | 587 |
1973 | 677 |
1974 | 678 |
1975 | 565 |
1976 | 560 |
1977 | 577 |
1978 | 540 |
1979 | 571 |
1980 | 562 |
1981 | 595 |
1982 | 587 |
1983 | 637 |
1984 | 691 |
1985 | 780 |
1986 | 685 |
1987 | 658 |
1988 | 676 |
1989 | 739 |
1990 | 708 |
1991 | 666 |
1992 | 519 |
1993 | 450 |
1994 | 473 |
1995 | 397 |
1996 | 324 |
1997 | 305 |
1998 | 259 |
1999 | 241 |
2000 | 268 |
2001 | 242 |
2002 | 189 |
2003 | 169 |
2004 | 158 |
2005 | 157 |
2006 | 160 |
2007 | 132 |
2008 | 113 |
2009 | 114 |
2010 | 90 |
2011 | 97 |
2012 | 87 |
2013 | 84 |
2014 | 83 |
2015 | 84 |
2016 | 62 |
2017 | 73 |
2018 | 68 |
2019 | 62 |
2020 | 59 |
2021 | 51 |
2022 | 60 |
2023 | 50 |
2024 | 37 |