How Many People Are Named Steward?

Complete statistics for the name Steward: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Steward
Rare
Old English

Steward means 'caretaker' and has a very rare presence in the US, with only 1 in 587,360 Americans bearing this name. There are around 562 people named Steward living today, making it a classic, old-school name that peaked in popularity back in 1920.

~21,293
Living in US
1 in 15,566
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Caretaker
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Reliable Dutiful Responsible
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, empathy, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

24,317
Worldwide Bearers
#32,699
Global Rank
🇿🇲 Zambia
9,214
🇹🇿 Tanzania
3,763
🇲🇼 Malawi
1,756
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1,360
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1,309
🇺🇸 United States
1,060
🇨🇩 DR Congo
787
🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
719
🇰🇪 Kenya
585
🇺🇬 Uganda
562

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
562 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 79
18
Would be under 30 (1%)
290
Would be 30–60 (24%)
921
Would be over 60 (75%)

All 1,229 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
90
Modern Appeal
10
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Steward Through the Generations

Steward, a name rooted in Old English, has seen a stable trend throughout the years, maintaining its charm and significance. With a peak year of 1920, where 37 babies were given this name, it's evident that Steward was once a popular choice among parents. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly older, with 75% being over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards the elderly. This makes Steward a name that carries a sense of history and tradition, often associated with those who have lived through significant periods of change and growth.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 79
Virginia 15

⭐ Famous People Named Steward

Steward is a masculine given name which may refer to:Steward Berroa, Dominican baseball player in Major League Baseball Steward Ceus, Haitian football goalkeeper Steward Chikandiwa, Zambian footballer J. Steward Davis, American lawyer and political activist who disappeared Steward Pickett, American plant ecologist A. Steward Wilson, co-discoverer of C/1961 O1 (Wilson–Hubbard), a comet, in 1961…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Steward

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Steward's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Steward

How Many People Have the Name Steward?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 21,293 people in the United States currently share the name Steward. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,566 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Steward a Common or Rare Name?

Steward is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Steward Mean?

Steward means "caretaker" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Steward in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Steward Most Popular?

The name Steward reached peak popularity in 1920, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Steward?

Approximately 21,293 people named Steward live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 21,293. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,566 Americans.

Is Steward a rare name?

Steward is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,566 Americans has this name.

What does the name Steward mean?

Steward means "caretaker" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Steward more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Steward are male and 0% are female.

When was Steward most popular?

Steward peaked in 1920 with 37 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US21,293
All-Time Births21,293
1 in X1 in 15,566
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age79
Peak Year1920
World Rank#32,699
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.