Name meaning & stats
Stein
Stein. 108 US babies since 1940, peak 1965. Notable Steins are 2.1× over-represented as journalists.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1965
108 US babies were named Stein between 1940 and 2025.
Stein around the world
- Norway: 10,062 babies since 1945, peak 1954
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Steins end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.1× | Medium · 18 people |
| Journalist | 2.1× | Medium · 14 people |
| Footballer | 0.9× | Medium · 13 people |
| Writer | 1.3× | Medium · 10 people |
Among notable men who are journalists, Steins show up 2.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Steins are 1.6× more likely than expected to be musicians.
The surprise career: Low confidence · 9 notable people.
Name twins (peaked around 1965)