Stewart Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Stewart has its roots in Old English, meaning 'guardian of the house', and has evolved from 'stigweard' to 'steward' in Middle English, eventually becoming Stewart in Modern English. It gained popularity through the royal House of Stewart in Scotland. The name carries connotations of strength and heritage, and while it has no biblical background, it has been associated with notable individuals in various fields.
The name Stewart is most popular in Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Stewart has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Stewart' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 358th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 339th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 323rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 460th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 620th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1505th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3282nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 8598th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9994th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13184th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16492nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 32490th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Stewart' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Stewart"
Pronunciation
/ˈstjuː.ərt/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Stewart is derived from the Old English word 'stigweard', which means 'house guardian' or 'steward'. It originally referred to someone who managed a household or estate.
Meaning
guardian of the house
Language Evolution
Old English: stigweard, Middle English: steward, Modern English: Stewart
Historical Usage
The name Stewart became popular in Scotland during the medieval period, particularly due to the royal House of Stewart, which ruled Scotland in the late Middle Ages and early modern period.
Variants & Derivatives
Steuart, Stuart, Stewartson
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Stewart is seen as a classic and strong name, often associated with heritage and nobility due to its historical connections.
Famous People
James Stewart (actor), Alan Stewart (mathematician), John Stewart (politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Stewart"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Stewart"
"Stewart" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 358th of 7545 | 4,360 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 339th of 6773 | 5,058 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 323rd of 7552 | 10,275 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 460th of 10718 | 5,036 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 620th of 16616 | 3,970 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1505th of 24088 | 1,501 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3282nd of 23106 | 417 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 8598th of 9107 | 6 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9994th of 12526 | 15 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13184th of 19264 | 21 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 16492nd of 27321 | 31 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 32490th of 35406 | 7 |
Regional Popularity of "Stewart" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
24.51% 347th/1416 |
16.46% 227th/1379 |
20.20% 478th/2366 |
33.80% 386th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
21.35% 330th/1546 |
12.66% 197th/1556 |
20.74% 488th/2353 |
23.72% 367th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
13.65% 304th/2227 |
9.67% 235th/2430 |
13.21% 377th/2853 |
12.00% 333rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
16.75% 492nd/2937 |
12.17% 424th/3483 |
12.17% 428th/3518 |
12.17% 492nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
17.34% 639th/3685 |
16.25% 727th/4475 |
10.63% 552nd/5194 |
10.61% 670th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
39.33% 1802nd/4582 |
49.40% 2551st/5164 |
19.77% 1446th/7313 |
24.86% 1855th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
55.69% 3799th/6822 |
63.67% 3996th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Stewart" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Stewart"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Stewart" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.