Stuart Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Stuart means 'steward' or 'keeper of the estate' in English.
Meaning of the Name Stuart
Stuart is an English name derived from the Scottish surname Stewart, which means 'steward' or 'keeper of the estate'. It originates from the Old English word 'steweard'. The name was first recorded in Scotland in the 12th century and has since spread to other English-speaking countries. Stuart is a name associated with nobility and leadership.
Popularity of the Name Stuart
The popularity for the name Stuart peaked in popularity in the year 1960 with 2,072 births, which ranked number 345 out of 10,752 unique names for that year. Stuart had the most female births in 1918 with 11, which ranked number 2,822 out of 5,585 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1960 with 2,072, which ranked number 161 out of 4,596 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Stuart has declined sharply over the last ten years from 87 births to 60 births, a decline of -31.03%. Among males, Stuart has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 87 births to 60 births, a decline of -31.03%.
Nationwide Popularity of Stuart
- 20 Year Trend of Stuart: -68.25%
- 10 Year Trend of Stuart: -31.03%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Stuart: -31.03%
Popularity of Stuart by State
For males, Stuart was most popular in Midwestern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in MI, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Stuart. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | 6 | 1000 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Stuart
- Total Births of Stuart: 58 (-3.65%)
- Male Births of Stuart: 58 (-3.65%)
Given the downward trend of Stuart over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.65% decrease in total births, for a total of 58 births in 2024. Male births for Stuart have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 58 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.65%.