Steevenson
A masculine name derived from the surname meaning "son of Steven".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Steevenson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Steevenson today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Steevenson births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Steevenson. 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 Steevenson. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,905
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Steevenson: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Steevenson 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 Steevenson 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Steevenson
The name Steevenson is derived from the Old English surname "Stevenson," which means "son of Steven." It has its roots in the ancient Germanic name "Stæfan," which was brought to Britain by the Anglo-Saxons in the 5th century AD. The name "Stæfan" itself is derived from the Proto-Germanic "stafaz," meaning "staff" or "stick," suggesting a connection to a staff-bearer or someone who carried a staff as a symbol of authority.
While the name Steevenson is not widely recorded in historical texts or religious scriptures, it does have connections to notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Steevenson de Northampton, an English landowner who lived in the 13th century and is mentioned in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.
In the 16th century, a Scottish clergyman named Steevenson Knox, born around 1530, was known for his involvement in the Protestant Reformation in Scotland. He was a close associate of the renowned reformer John Knox and played a role in establishing the Presbyterian Church in Scotland.
During the 17th century, Steevenson Archer, born in 1596, was a prominent English playwright and actor who contributed to the development of Jacobean theatre. Some of his works include "The Jealous Lovers" and "The Old Law."
In the 18th century, Steevenson Macintosh, born in 1723, was a Scottish inventor and chemist who is credited with the invention of waterproof fabrics, which laid the foundation for the modern raincoat industry.
Moving into the 19th century, Steevenson Halliday, born in 1822, was a Scottish writer and journalist who wrote extensively on Scottish history and culture. His works include "The Annals of Scotland" and "The Pictorial History of Scotland."
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Steevenson, showcasing its rich heritage and connections to various fields and cultures.
People
Steevenson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Steevenson 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
Steevenson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Steevenson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Steevenson 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Steevenson a common name?
We classify Steevenson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Steevenson most popular?
The single biggest year for Steevenson was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Steevenson is about 3 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 Steevenson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Steevenson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Steevenson 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 Steevenson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Steevenson 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 Steevenson 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 called Steevenson?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.