Steven Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Steven is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Steven?
Steven is spelled S-T-E-V-E-N. The name has 6 letters.
Steven at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Steven means “crown” or “wreath.”
- Origin
- Steven is commonly associated with the Greek name Stephanos, which means “crown” or “wreath.”
- Pronunciation
- STEE-vuhn · 2 syllables
Steven Popularity in 2025
Rank#271
Recorded Births1,261
- Boys usage fell 3 places to #271 and recorded 30 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Steven Mean?
Steven means “crown” or “wreath.”
Origin: Steven is commonly associated with the Greek name Stephanos, which means “crown” or “wreath.”
How Do You Pronounce Steven?
PronunciationSTEE-vuhn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Steven?
- History
- The name Steven has been used in English-speaking contexts for many centuries, with roots traceable to Greek and Latin forms.
Steven Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,261 | #271 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,291 | #268 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,396 | #251 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,351 | #256 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,514 | #235 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,681 | #222 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,981 | #199 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,045 | #198 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,168 | #182 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,401 | #167 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,715 | #153 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,809 | #144 |
| 2013 | Girls | 5 | #16,547 |
| 2013 | Boys | 2,889 | #134 |
| 2012 | Boys | 3,241 | #112 |
| 2011 | Boys | 3,212 | #124 |
| 2010 | Boys | 3,436 | #116 |
| 2009 | Girls | 9 | #11,459 |
| 2009 | Boys | 3,833 | #106 |
| 2008 | Girls | 10 | #10,807 |
| 2008 | Boys | 4,228 | #104 |
| 2007 | Girls | 9 | #11,630 |
| 2007 | Boys | 4,556 | #97 |
When Was Steven Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1956 · Boys
38,413 recorded births
National rank #10
1955 · Boys
37,847 recorded births
National rank #10
1957 · Boys
36,842 recorded births
National rank #10
1954 · Boys
36,628 recorded births
National rank #11
Where Steven Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #165 | 61 |
| PA | #172 | 75 |
| NH | #188 | 7 |
| VA | #197 | 45 |
| MD | #200 | 29 |
| MA | #208 | 29 |
| WV | #227 | 8 |
| OH | #228 | 57 |