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Steven

Boy name · 20,035 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Steven: 20,035 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 1,020 births in 1974.

Steven, a classic of enduring popularity, has its roots in the Greek *Stephanos*, meaning "crown" or "garland." The name was famously borne by Saint Stephen, Christianity's first martyr, and its use spread widely across Europe. In history, Stephen the Great was a celebrated 15th-century ruler of Moldavia, while the modern world knows the name through figures like director Steven Spielberg and physicist Stephen Hawking. The Scottish town of Stevenston in North Ayrshire shares the name's root. A key variant is Stephen, while the feminine form Stephanie became popular in the 20th century. Intriguingly, Steven held the top spot for baby boys in Scotland for several years in the 1970s before gradually declining in favour.