Steele
boy name#1183 in 2025Steele entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #1183 in 2025, ranks #1183 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1920–2025
#1183
rank today
#1183
peak (2025)
174
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3725 |
| 1930s | #3290 |
| 1940s | #3083 |
| 1950s | #3266 |
| 1960s | #3400 |
| 1970s | #4709 |
| 1980s | #3302 |
| 1990s | #2296 |
| 2000s | #2355 |
| 2010s | #1641 |
| 2020s | #1416 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Steele has been most popular in TX, FL, CA.
Living bearers
About 2,900 people named Steele are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Steele is a kid of about 12 — 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 Steele in 2025?
- Steele ranks #1183 among US boy names in 2025, with 174 babies given the name.
- When was the name Steele most popular?
- Steele peaked in 2025, reaching #1183 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Steele with classmates?
- Steele will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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