Steven
Steven is the English spelling variant of Stephen, derived from the Greek name Stephanos meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' It has strong biblical roots, honoring Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,250. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,212
- 2012: 3,241
- 2013: 2,889
- 2014: 2,809
- 2015: 2,715
- 2016: 2,401
- 2017: 2,168
- 2018: 2,045
- 2019: 1,981
- 2020: 1,681
- 2021: 1,514
- 2022: 1,351
- 2023: 1,396
- 2024: 1,291
- 2025: 1,261
- 2026 (projected): 1,250
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •The 'v' spelling is more common in American English, while 'ph' (Stephen) is traditional British
- •Maintains professional credibility across all life stages
- •Strong nickname options allow for both formal and casual use
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Steven Spielberg
Film director and producer
Steven Tyler
Aerosmith lead singer
Steven Hawking
Theoretical physicist
Steve Jobs
Apple co-founder and entrepreneur
Statistics
1,293,124
Total births since 1880
1956
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