Steven: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced STEE-vuhn · 2 syllables
Steven means “crown, wreath; to put round, to surround”, from Greek.
Inherited from Middle English Stevene, Steven, from Anglo-Norman Estievne, Estievene, from Latin Stephanus, from Ancient Greek (Stephanos), from (stephanos, “crown, wreath”), from (stepho, “to put round, to surround”).
- Meaning
- crown, wreath; to put round, to surround
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- STEE-vuhn
- US rank (2025)
- #271
- US babies a year
- about 1,377 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1950
- Style
- Biblical
- Nicknames
- Steve, Stevie
How popular is Steven?
Steven was the #271 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,261 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 54% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1950.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #271 |
| England & Wales | #620 |
| Scotland | #239 |
| Ireland | #780 |
| Canada | #785 |
| Australia | #274 |
How old are people named Steven?
Half of US adults named Steven are older than 57; most are between 27 and 76. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Steven
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Steven have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Steven
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Steven
What does the name Steven mean?
Steven means “crown, wreath; to put round, to surround”. It comes from Greek.
How do you pronounce Steven?
Steven is pronounced STEE-vuhn.
How popular is the name Steven?
Steven was the #271 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,261 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 54% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1950.
How old are people named Steven?
Half of US adults named Steven are older than 57. Most are between 27 and 76.