Holding steady.
Popularity of Steaven since 1949
Babies named Steaven per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1959, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Steaven's real moment was 1971.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 62 |
| 1960s | 36 |
| 1970s | 62 |
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Steaven is a rare variant spelling of the classic name Steven, itself derived from the Greek Stephanos meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' The name has been in use in the United States since at least 1949, with its peak in 1971, when it was given to a modest number of boys. Since then, Steaven has remained stable in its low frequency, never entering the top 1000. Its trajectory indicates a consistent but minimal presence, often chosen by parents seeking a familiar yet distinctive form of a well-established name. Despite its rarity, Steaven carries the same strong historical and religious associations as its more common counterparts, including the first Christian martyr, Saint Stephen.
Steaven is a variant spelling of Steven, itself an English form of the Greek name Stephanos, meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' The name Stephen (via Latin Stephanus) became common in the Christian world due to Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. The spelling Steaven, with 'ea', is a less common modern variant, likely influenced by phonetic respelling or regional preference.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Steve, Stevie
Sibling names for Steaven
Names that share Steaven's style, for a brother or sister.
