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The name 'Steward' originates from Old English, meaning 'house guardian'. It evolved from 'stiweard' in Old English, through Middle English to its modern form. The name is associated with responsibility and caretaking, but has no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity during the medieval period as a title for estate managers and has several variants, including 'Stewart' and 'Stuart'. Today, it is less common as a first name but remains recognized as a surname, often associated with individuals in various fields.

The name Steward is most popular in Pennsylvania, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Steward has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Steward' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1718th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1970th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2001st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3132nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5257th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17717th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Steward' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.