Boy nameCurrently #2,658 in the USSteady
Steel
//ˈstil//
1 syllablePeak year: 20215 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Steel's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Steel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Steel |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 41 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2021 | 62 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 50 |
Steel through the decades
- Steel peaked in 2021, when 62 babies were named Steel in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Steel has risen 102% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Steel currently ranks #2,658 in the US and is holding steady.