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Stevenson

♂ Boy

Pronounced STEE-ven-sun /ˈsti.vən.sən/High

Meaning: An English surname, 'son of Steven' (Steven/Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, 'a crown/garland')Low

In 30 seconds: Son of Steven (son of the crowned one): Stevenson is an English surname. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Greek
MeaningAn English surname, 'son of Steven' (Steven/Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, 'a crown/garland')
U.S. rank (2025)#13637 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1953
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,559

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195319122025

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

Stevenson is an English surname, 'son of Steven' (Steven/Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, 'a crown/garland'). A crisp, classic name (said 'STEE-ven-sun').

In the U.S. and Haiti it appears as a surname-turned-given-name. Rare, son-of-Steven at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Stevenson is an English surname, 'son of Steven' (from the Greek stephanos, 'a crown') — a crisp, classic name (said 'STEE-ven-sun').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Stevenson — English surname

Variations

StephensonStevensen

Nicknames

Steve

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stevenson mean?

Stevenson is an English surname, 'son of Steven' (from the Greek stephanos, 'a crown').

How do you pronounce Stevenson?

It's said STEE-ven-sun /ˈsti.vən.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Stevenson a boy or girl name?

Stevenson is a boy's name.

How popular is Stevenson?

Stevenson is a very rare name in the U.S.

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