Boy nameCurrently #1,387 in the USSteady
Steele
//ˈstil//
1 syllablePeak year: 20236 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Steele'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.
Steele's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Steele |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 11 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 34 |
| 1994 | 38 |
| 1995 | 34 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1997 | 47 |
| 1998 | 46 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 52 |
| 2001 | 42 |
| 2002 | 52 |
| 2003 | 57 |
| 2004 | 37 |
| 2005 | 49 |
| 2006 | 51 |
| 2007 | 53 |
| 2008 | 51 |
| 2009 | 54 |
| 2010 | 53 |
| 2011 | 71 |
| 2012 | 97 |
| 2013 | 89 |
| 2014 | 99 |
| 2015 | 112 |
| 2016 | 141 |
| 2017 | 161 |
| 2018 | 144 |
| 2019 | 116 |
| 2020 | 106 |
| 2021 | 123 |
| 2022 | 128 |
| 2023 | 161 |
| 2024 | 145 |
Steele through the decades
- Steele peaked in 2023, when 161 babies were named Steele in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Steele has risen 100% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Steele currently ranks #1,387 in the US and is holding steady.