Name meaning & stats
Steven
Steven means “crown, wreath” (Ancient Greek origin). 1,285,885 US babies since 1940, peak 1956. Notable Stevens are 1.6× over-represented as professors.
What it means
“crown, wreath”
Ancient GreekWell documented
A spelling of Stephen.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1956
1,285,885 US babies were named Steven between 1940 and 2025.
Where Stevens end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 1.6× | High · 145 people |
| Politician | 0.9× | High · 135 people |
| Footballer | 0.9× | High · 122 people |
| Actor | 0.9× | High · 104 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Stevens show up 1.6× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Steven has a surprise career: 2.1×
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 59% of the family
- Steven 59%
- Stephen 38%
- Stephan 1%
- Stefan 1%
- Stephon <1%
- Stevan <1%
- Stefon <1%
- Steffen <1%
- Steffan <1%
- Stefen <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1956)