Stuart Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Stuart has its origins in Old French, meaning 'steward' or 'guardian'. It evolved from 'estuart' in Old French to its current form in Modern English. Historically, it gained prominence in Scotland with the royal Stewart family. The name is associated with traits of reliability and leadership, and it has no biblical background.
The name Stuart is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers 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, Stuart 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, 'Stuart' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 329th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 217th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 188th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 279th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 369th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 997th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2193rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6096th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4676th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5581st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9563rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11965th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 28780th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Stuart' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Stuart"
Pronunciation
/stjuːərt/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Stuart derives from the Old French word 'estuart', which means 'steward' or 'keeper of the house'. The name was originally a title given to someone who managed a household or estate.
Meaning
steward, guardian
Language Evolution
Estuart (Old French), Stuart (Middle English), Stuart (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Stuart gained popularity in Scotland during the 14th century, particularly associated with the royal Stewart family who became kings of Scotland.
Variants & Derivatives
Stewart, Stuartson, Stu
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Stuart is perceived as classic and traditional, often associated with reliability and leadership.
Famous People
James Stuart, 1st Duke of Richmond and Lennox, Stuart Little (fictional character), Stuart Maconie (broadcaster and author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Stuart"
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 "Stuart"
"Stuart" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 329th of 7545 | 5,029 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 217th of 6773 | 10,913 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 188th of 7552 | 27,372 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 279th of 10718 | 12,025 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 369th of 16616 | 9,585 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 997th of 24088 | 2,781 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2193rd of 23106 | 773 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6096th of 9107 | 28 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4676th of 9204 | 65 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5581st of 12526 | 90 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9563rd of 19264 | 51 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11965th of 27321 | 68 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 28780th of 35406 | 12 |
Regional Popularity of "Stuart" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
20.13% 285th/1416 |
14.50% 200th/1379 |
21.98% 520th/2366 |
25.74% 294th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
13.58% 210th/1546 |
7.39% 115th/1556 |
16.66% 392nd/2353 |
16.03% 248th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
8.44% 188th/2227 |
4.53% 110th/2430 |
9.01% 257th/2853 |
6.52% 181st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
8.85% 260th/2937 |
7.03% 245th/3483 |
7.73% 272nd/3518 |
7.32% 296th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
8.79% 324th/3685 |
10.01% 448th/4475 |
6.43% 334th/5194 |
5.84% 369th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
22.20% 1017th/4582 |
24.85% 1283rd/5164 |
13.95% 1020th/7313 |
13.24% 988th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
68.05% 2711th/3984 |
56.54% 2537th/4487 |
41.34% 2820th/6822 |
36.28% 2277th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Stuart" 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 "Stuart"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Stuart" 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.