Steel
boy name#3128 in 2025Steel entered the US charts in 1984, peaked at #2253 in 2021, ranks #3128 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1984–2025
#3128
rank today
#2253
peak (2021)
38
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6793 |
| 1990s | #6102 |
| 2000s | #5238 |
| 2010s | #3296 |
| 2020s | #2816 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Steel has been most popular in TX, CA, AZ.
Living bearers
About 900 people named Steel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Steel is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Steel in 2025?
- Steel ranks #3128 among US boy names in 2025, with 38 babies given the name.
- When was the name Steel most popular?
- Steel peaked in 2021, reaching #2253 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Steel with classmates?
- Steel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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