Name meaning & stats
Stewart
Stewart means “steward”. 23,414 US babies since 1940, peak 1959. Notable Stewarts are 2.2× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
“steward”
Well documented
Originally a surname.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1959
23,414 US babies were named Stewart between 1940 and 2025.
Where Stewarts end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 2.2× | High · 40 people |
| Politician | 1.2× | Medium · 22 people |
| Professor | 1.4× | Medium · 16 people |
| Musician | 1.3× | Medium · 13 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Stewarts show up 2.2× 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.
Name twins (peaked around 1959)