Steven Boy

Popularity: #254 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationSTEE-vin / /ˈstiːvən/

Greek; Hebrew

Meaning

Greek: crown; Hebrew: he who is crowned

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Steven is derived from the Greek name 'Stephanos', which means 'crown' or 'garland'. It has been a popular name in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts due to Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. The name has seen widespread use in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. Variants of the name have appeared in many languages, reflecting its broad appeal.

Trend Summary

The name Steven has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1960s and 1970s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Stephen
  • Stefan
  • Stefano

International Variants

  • Esteban (Spanish)
  • Stefanos (Greek)
  • Stefaan (Dutch)

Famous people named Steven

Steven Spielberg is a renowned American filmmaker known for directing iconic films such as 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' and 'Jurassic Park'.

Steven Hawking was a theoretical physicist and cosmologist, famous for his work on black holes and authoring 'A Brief History of Time'.

Steven Tyler is the lead singer of the rock band Aerosmith, known for his distinctive voice and energetic performances.

Steven Gerrard is a former professional footballer and manager, celebrated for his time at Liverpool FC and contributions to the England national team.

Fictional characters named Steven

Steven Universe is the main character in the animated series 'Steven Universe', known for his adventures and growth as a half-human, half-Gem.

Steven Hyde is a character from the television series 'That '70s Show', recognized for his laid-back personality and friendship with the main cast.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Steven was first seen in the United States in 1880. Steven has ranked as high as #17 nationally, which occurred in 1956, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Steven has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Steven (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 168
14%
TX 126
10%
NY 83
7%
FL 73
6%
PA 63
5%
OH 54
4%
NC 48
4%
TN 46
4%
GA 42
3%
IL 33
3%
VA 33
3%
MI 32
3%
MD 29
2%
AL 27
2%
MA 27
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188017
188115
188222
188313
188420
188521
188620
188715
188820
188914
189020
189118
189221
189320
189413
189516
189617
189717
189826
189918
190042
190124
190232
190325
190425
190525
190634
190736
190840
190955
191066
191174
1912151
1913177
1914253
1915298
1916367
1917385
1918378
1919381
1920418
1921430
1922395
1923347
1924321
1925398
1926348
1927336
1928350
1929296
1930311
1931292
1932325
1933296
1934322
1935409
1936443
1937534
1938772
19391,130
19401,569
19412,468
19423,505
19434,267
19445,113
19455,974
19468,878
194713,529
194815,979
194919,923
195023,250
195128,363
195232,037
195333,724
195436,630
195537,841
195638,410
195736,844
195832,963
195933,595
196033,875
196132,273
196230,686
196329,322
196429,709
196527,977
196627,699
196727,030
196825,493
196926,535
197026,795
197123,683
197219,853
197317,177
197417,667
197517,054
197616,652
197716,489
197816,391
197916,335
198015,919
198116,484
198217,148
198318,311
198418,219
198518,728
198618,099
198717,769
198817,864
198918,929
199018,763
199116,861
199215,040
199313,473
199412,088
199510,660
19969,649
19978,766
19988,115
19997,689
20007,362
20016,589
20026,222
20035,860
20045,356
20055,079
20064,823
20074,556
20084,228
20093,833
20103,436
20113,211
20123,240
20132,889
20142,809
20152,715
20162,400
20172,167
20182,044
20191,978
20201,679
20211,512
20221,350
20231,394
20241,284