Steele

Steele is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 135 boys in the United States.

Steele at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Steele

Steele belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Steele first appears in Social Security records in 1920. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1249 in 2017, and in 2024 135 babies received the name — 2,877 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Steele in US records

First recorded (US)
1920
Best US rank
#1249 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named Steele in 2024
135
Total since 1880
2,877

Steele in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#2587 in 2001
Babies named Steele in 2021
3
Total since 1996
13

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Steele mean?

The meaning of Steele is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Steele a boy or girl name?

Steele is a boy name. In 2024, 135 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Steele?

Steele comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Steele?

Steele first appears in US records in 1920. Its best-ever ranking was #1249 in 2017, and 135 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].