Steven
girl nameSteven entered the US charts in 1941, peaked at #965 in 1969, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1941–2025
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rank today
#965
peak (1969)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #2466 |
| 1950s | #1319 |
| 1960s | #1106 |
| 1970s | #1114 |
| 1980s | #1217 |
| 1990s | #3697 |
| 2000s | #9319 |
| 2010s | #16381 |
Living bearers
About 4,100 people named Steven are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Steven alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Steven in 2025?
- Steven is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Steven most popular?
- Steven peaked in 1969, reaching #965 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Steven with classmates?
- Steven will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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