Steevens
An English variant of the name Steven or Stephen meaning "crown" or "garland".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Steevens. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Steevens today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Steevens births was 2022 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Steevens. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Steevens. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2022
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,118
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Steevens: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Steevens by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Steevens during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Steevens
The name Steevens is of English origin, derived from the medieval form of the name Steven, which ultimately traces its roots back to the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath." The name became popular in Britain during the Middle Ages, with various spellings such as Steven, Steven, and Steeven emerging over time.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Steevens was Steevene de Langton, a 13th-century English clergyman and scholar who served as the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1207 to 1228. He played a crucial role in securing the Magna Carta, the historic document that established the principle of individual rights and limited the power of the monarch.
In the 16th century, the name Steevens appeared in several notable literary works, including Shakespeare's play "Measure for Measure," in which a character named Steevens is mentioned. This suggests that the name was in use during the Elizabethan era and had gained some recognition within English society.
One of the most prominent figures bearing the name Steevens was George Steevens (1736-1800), an English Shakespearean editor and scholar. His extensive annotations and commentaries on Shakespeare's works were highly influential and helped to shape the understanding of the Bard's plays for generations of readers and scholars.
Another notable bearer of the name was Sir John Steevens (1660-1753), a British politician and Member of Parliament who served as the Secretary to the Treasury during the reign of Queen Anne. He played a significant role in shaping the fiscal policies of the time and was known for his financial acumen.
In the 19th century, the name Steevens gained further prominence with the birth of George Warrington Steevens (1869-1900), an English war correspondent and writer. He covered the Boer War in South Africa and became widely known for his vivid accounts of the conflict, which were published in various newspapers and books.
Throughout its history, the name Steevens has been associated with individuals from diverse fields, including religion, literature, politics, and journalism. While it may not be among the most common names today, it carries a rich heritage that reflects its English roots and the notable contributions of those who have borne this distinctive moniker.
People
Steevens + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Steevens as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Steevens: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Steevens?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Steevens going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Steevens a common name?
We classify Steevens as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Steevens most popular?
The single biggest year for Steevens was 2022, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Steevens is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Steevens in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Steevens a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Steevens in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Steevens still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Steevens in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Steevens can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Steevens?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Steevens, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.