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BoyAncient Greek origin2 syllables

Steven

Meaning: “crown, wreath”

About the name Steven

Steven is a boy name with Ancient Greek roots, meaning “crown, wreath”.

It has a classic feel. In 2025, Steven ranked #271 for boys in the US, with 1,261 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1956. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Steven were boys.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek, meaning “crown, wreath”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Steven”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#271
In 2015
#153
Babies in 2025
1,261

Popularity of Steven, 1940–2025

09.6k19k29k38k19401960198020002020
Boys GirlsBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.