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Stevens

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Pronounced STEE-vunz /ˈstiː.vənz/High

Meaning: A patronymic English and Welsh surname, 'son of Steven', ultimately from Greek Stephanos, 'crown'. Used as a modern surname-style given name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A surname-name: Stevens means 'son of Steven', from the Greek root for 'crown' (said 'STEE-vunz').
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Origin MediumEnglish, Welsh
MeaningA patronymic English and Welsh surname, 'son of Steven', ultimately from Greek Stephanos, 'crown'. Used as a modern surname-style given name.
U.S. rank (2024)#13929 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,306

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919132024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Stevens is an English and Welsh surname meaning 'son of Steven', tracing back through Stephen to Greek stephanos, 'crown'. Like Brooks, Hayes and Reeves, it has crossed over into first-name use in America, where surnames-as-names are a strong current fashion. Crisp, preppy, and familiar (said 'STEE-vunz').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and clean.

Did you know? Stevens is a patronymic — literally 'Steven's son' — carried by poets and musicians alike, and now given as a first name in the modern surname-name style (said 'STEE-vunz').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Stevens — English/Welsh patronymic surname; 'son of Steven'

Variations

StephensStevenson

Nicknames

SteveStev

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stevens mean?

Stevens is an English and Welsh surname meaning 'son of Steven', from Greek Stephanos, 'crown'.

How do you pronounce Stevens?

It's said STEE-vunz /ˈstiː.vənz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Stevens a boy or girl name?

Stevens is a boy's name.

How popular is Stevens?

Stevens is a rare given name for boys in the U.S., though common as a surname.

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