NameBattle

Paul vs Steven

Head-to-head: full US statistics and history since 1880.

Paul

a steady, dependable choice

18802025
US babies named Paul per year
Rank today
#262
Peak
#12 (1916)
Babies in 2025
1,316
Classroom
likely the only one
Strongest states
CA, TX, NY
VS

Steven

a name gently stepping back from its peak

18802025
US babies named Steven per year
Rank today
#271
Peak
#10 (1955)
Babies in 2025
1,261
Classroom
likely the only one
Strongest states
CA, TX, NY

The verdict

Paul is the more popular pick (#262 vs #271). Both sit in a similar popularity band — Paul is a steady, dependable choice, Steven is a name gently stepping back from its peak.

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