Steven Trussell

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Steven Trussell — Greek
1.2 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Steven Trussell is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Steven is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Stephen or Steven is an English male first name. It is particularly significant to Christians, as it belonged to Saint Stephen (Ancient Greek: Στέφανος, romanized: Stéphanos, lit. 'wreath, crown'), an early disciple and deacon who, according to the Book of Acts, was stoned to death; he is widely regarded as the first martyr (or "protomartyr") of the Christian Church. The name, in both the forms Stephen and Steven, is often shortened to Steve or Stevie. In English, the female version of the name is Stephanie. The surname Trussell: Edmund Trussell, MP for Northamptonshire in 1330 John Trussell, MP for Northamptonshire in 1404 and 1414 John Trussell (1575–1648), English historical writer Sumner L. Trussell (1860–1931), judge of the United States Board of Tax Appeals Sir William Trussell (died 1346), Speaker of the House of Commons who informed Edward II of Parliament's vote of no confidence in him and became Edward III's Secretary and emissary overseas William Trussell (died 1364), son of the above. Steven is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.2 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Steven reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Steven

Greek

Stephen or Steven is an English male first name. It is particularly significant to Christians, as it belonged to Saint Stephen (Ancient Greek: Στέφανος, romanized: Stéphanos, lit. 'wreath, crown'), an early disciple and deacon who, according to the Book of Acts, was stoned to death; he is widely regarded as the first martyr (or "protomartyr") of the Christian Church. The name, in both the forms Stephen and Steven, is often shortened to Steve or Stevie. In English, the female version of the name is Stephanie.

Surname: Trussell

English

Edmund Trussell, MP for Northamptonshire in 1330 John Trussell, MP for Northamptonshire in 1404 and 1414 John Trussell (1575–1648), English historical writer Sumner L. Trussell (1860–1931), judge of the United States Board of Tax Appeals Sir William Trussell (died 1346), Speaker of the House of Commons who informed Edward II of Parliament's vote of no confidence in him and became Edward III's Secretary and emissary overseas William Trussell (died 1364), son of the above.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Steven is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Steven by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Steven Trussell

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Steven Trussell:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Steven?
The first name Steven originates from Greek. Stephen or Steven is an English male first name. It is particularly significant to Christians, as it belonged to Saint Stephen (Ancient Greek: Στέφανος, romanized: Stéphanos, lit. 'wreath, crown'), an early disciple and deacon who, according to the Book of Acts, was stoned to death; he is widely regarded as the first martyr (or "protomartyr") of the Christian Church. The name, in both the forms Stephen and Steven, is often shortened to Steve or Stevie. In English, the female version of the name is Stephanie.
When was Steven most popular?
The name Steven reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Trussell?
The surname Trussell originates from English. Edmund Trussell, MP for Northamptonshire in 1330 John Trussell, MP for Northamptonshire in 1404 and 1414 John Trussell (1575–1648), English historical writer Sumner L. Trussell (1860–1931), judge of the United States Board of Tax Appeals Sir William Trussell (died 1346), Speaker of the House of Commons who informed Edward II of Parliament's vote of no confidence in him and became Edward III's Secretary and emissary overseas William Trussell (died 1364), son of the above.
What are the origins of the name Steven Trussell?
The name Steven Trussell combines two different traditions: the first name Steven has Greek roots, while the surname Trussell originates from English.
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