Steven is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #976 in 2025 with 31 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 877 births ranking #73. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 96.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 8,772 boys born was named Steven. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Steven is a familiar English form of Stephen meaning crown or wreath. It feels straightforward, dependable, and well established.
This spelling became especially common in the modern era and often reads as slightly more everyday than Stephen while sharing the same root. Its long popularity makes it highly recognisable.