Steven
Steven: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstiːvən/
Meaning and origin of Steven
- A male given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Stephen.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English Stevene, Steven, from Anglo-Norman Estievne, Estievene, from Latin Stephanus, from Ancient Greek Στέφανος (Stéphanos), from στέφανος (stéphanos, “crown, wreath”), from στέφω (stéphō, “to put round, to surround”).
How popular is Steven?
Since 1880, 4,466 girls and 1,293,124 boys in the U.S. have been named Steven (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #969 in 1969. Its highest rank for boys was #10 in 1955. In 2025 it ranked #271 for boys, with 1,261 babies given the name.
Names similar to Steven
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Sibling name ideas for Steven
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Steven FAQ
What does the name Steven mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Stephen. Inherited from Middle English Stevene, Steven, from Anglo-Norman Estievne, Estievene, from Latin Stephanus, from Ancient Greek Στέφανος (Stéphanos), from στέφανος (stéphanos, “crown, wreath”), from στέφω (stéphō, “to put round, to surround”).
What is the origin of the name Steven?
Steven is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Steven?
Since 1880, 4,466 girls and 1,293,124 boys in the U.S. have been named Steven (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #969 in 1969. Its highest rank for boys was #10 in 1955. In 2025 it ranked #271 for boys, with 1,261 babies given the name.
Is Steven a boy or girl name?
Steven is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 4,466 girls and 1,293,124 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.