Total births
1,229
Boys' name · since 1882
Steward
1,229 babies named Steward in U.S. Social Security records since 1882, with the highest year being 1920. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,229
- total births
- 1882–2002
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
Steward is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 1,229 have been recorded since 1882.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Steward has been recorded 1,229 times among boys since 1882, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 2002.
- 1,229 total births
- 1882–2002 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,229 boys have been named Steward since 1882, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2002.
- 1,229
- total births
- 1882–2002
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Steward was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
37 babies were named Steward in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Steward's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Steward splits its recorded history at 1951: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1888 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1920 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Steward at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Steward popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–2002
- Peak year (1920)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 121 years of records
Steward by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Steward's strongest decade.
217 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Steward births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 17
1880s
17 births
- 1890s 16
1890s
16 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
126 births
- 1920s
1920s
217 births
- 1930s
1930s
133 births
- 1940s
1940s
160 births
- 1950s
1950s
160 births
- 1960s
1960s
125 births
- 1970s
1970s
105 births
- 1980s
1980s
108 births
- 1990s 50
1990s
50 births
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 217 births (18% of all-time use).
How Steward compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Steward's total volume
Steward vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Steward by state
Where Steward concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 79 | 6.4% |
| #2 | Virginia | | 15 | 1.2% |
Pennsylvania share of Steward's total US births 6.4%
Even split
79 of 1,229 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Steward? ▼
Since 1882, Social Security records show 1,229 babies named Steward. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 37 births.
When was Steward most popular? ▼
Steward was most popular in the 1920s decade with 217 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Steward most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Steward are Pennsylvania (79 births), Virginia (15 births).
How long has the name Steward been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Steward since 1882 -- 121 years through the most recent 2002 data.
What names are similar to Steward? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Steven, Stephen, Steve, Sterling, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Steward's data
- Steward's decade-level peak was the 1920s (217 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Stewards (79 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Steward
Nearby Names Like Steward
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Steward
Steven Boy
#268 1,293,124 births
Stephen Boy
#374 864,739 births
Steve Boy
#1686 241,224 births
Sterling Boy
#370 37,474 births
Stewart Boy
#3898 31,200 births
Compare Steward side by side: Steward vs Steven Steward vs Stephen Steward vs Steve
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1882–2002 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Steward: Baby Name Since 1882 - 1,229 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/steward. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Steward draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.