Holding steady.
Popularity of Steward since 1882
Babies named Steward per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Steward's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 17 |
| 1890s | 16 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 126 |
| 1920s | 217 |
| 1930s | 133 |
| 1940s | 160 |
| 1950s | 160 |
| 1960s | 125 |
| 1970s | 105 |
| 1980s | 108 |
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Steward is a name with a clear occupational origin, derived from Old English 'stīweard,' meaning a keeper of the household. It was most common in the late 19th century, reaching its peak rank in 1899. Since then, its use has declined, and it remains a rare choice. The name's trajectory has been stable in recent decades, with very few births recorded each year. It is a classic surname-turned-first-name that evokes a sense of responsibility and heritage.
Steward is derived from the Old English 'stīweard,' itself a compound of 'stī' (household, hall) and 'weard' (guard, keeper). Originally an occupational surname for a manager of a noble household, it later became a given name, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Stew, Ward
Sibling names for Steward
Names that share Steward's style, for a brother or sister.
