Stewart
Borrowed from Middle Scots stewart (“steward”), from Early Scots stewart, from Old English stiġweard.
Every Stewart since 1880 — 31,285 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Stewart
Stewart is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,030 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 31,285 American babies have been named Stewart. Its peak came in 1959, when 650 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Stewart stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Stewart year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 27 | #4,030 |
| 2024 | — | — | 28 | #3,967 |
| 2023 | — | — | 20 | #5,044 |
| 2022 | — | — | 25 | #4,285 |
| 2021 | — | — | 32 | #3,569 |
| 2020 | — | — | 31 | #3,557 |
| 2019 | — | — | 27 | #3,984 |
| 2018 | — | — | 30 | #3,691 |
| 2017 | — | — | 39 | #3,061 |
| 2016 | — | — | 32 | #3,511 |
| 2015 | — | — | 54 | #2,405 |
| 2014 | — | — | 46 | #2,654 |
| 2013 | — | — | 53 | #2,396 |
| 2012 | — | — | 64 | #2,127 |
| 2011 | — | — | 64 | #2,099 |
| 2010 | — | — | 56 | #2,318 |
| 2009 | — | — | 54 | #2,399 |
| 2008 | — | — | 84 | #1,790 |
| 2007 | — | — | 78 | #1,859 |
| 2006 | — | — | 94 | #1,573 |
| 2005 | — | — | 97 | #1,496 |
| 2004 | — | — | 103 | #1,393 |
| 2003 | — | — | 100 | #1,361 |
| 2002 | — | — | 110 | #1,241 |
| 2001 | — | — | 111 | #1,214 |
| 2000 | — | — | 117 | #1,174 |
| 1995 | — | — | 169 | #825 |
| 1990 | 7 | #11,250 | 282 | #595 |
| 1985 | — | — | 282 | #521 |
| 1980 | — | — | 246 | #546 |
| 1975 | — | — | 235 | #526 |
| 1970 | 5 | #9,152 | 341 | #444 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,391 | 457 | #355 |
| 1960 | — | — | 628 | #313 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,608 | 631 | #285 |
| 1950 | — | — | 434 | #326 |
| 1945 | — | — | 348 | #318 |
| 1940 | — | — | 271 | #347 |
| 1935 | — | — | 227 | #360 |
| 1930 | — | — | 259 | #355 |
| 1925 | — | — | 282 | #350 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,906 | 270 | #364 |
| 1915 | — | — | 220 | #363 |
| 1910 | — | — | 53 | #352 |
| 1905 | — | — | 31 | #381 |
| 1900 | — | — | 40 | #349 |
| 1895 | — | — | 39 | #287 |
| 1890 | — | — | 27 | #342 |
| 1885 | — | — | 22 | #386 |
| 1880 | — | — | 19 | #399 |
Famous people named Stewart
- Stewart Granger Actor · 1913–1993
- Stewart Copeland Musician · b. 1952
- Stewart Downing Soccer player · b. 1984
- Stewart Cink Golfer · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stewart mean?
Borrowed from Middle Scots stewart (“steward”), from Early Scots stewart, from Old English stiġweard.
How popular is the name Stewart in 2025?
Stewart ranked #4,030 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Stewart?
31,285 babies have been named Stewart in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Stewart most popular?
Stewart peaked in 1959, when 650 newborns received the name.
Is Stewart a boy or girl name?
Stewart is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Stewart rising or falling?
Stewart is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Stewart?
Well-known people named Stewart include Stewart Granger (actor), Stewart Copeland (musician), Stewart Downing (soccer player).