Steel

Boy name

Steel has been given to 865 babies in the U.S. since 1984. It peaked in 2021. In 2025, about 1 in 44,949 boys was named Steel.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

865

Peak year

2021 (62 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1984

10-year trend

▲ +15%

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Steel.

865 babies since 1973

865 babies since 1990

866 babies since 1982

866 babies since 1989

864 babies since 2000

867 babies since 1979

863 babies since 1920

863 babies since 1985

How popular is the name Steel?

Steel has been given to 865 babies in the U.S. since 1984. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Steel peak?

Steel peaked in 2021, when 62 babies were given the name.

Is Steel a girl or boy name?

Steel is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Steel are boys).

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