Steele
2 countries#1183 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Steele was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,191 births recorded 1920–2025 · currently #1183 · peaked in 2025 with 184 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Florida, Utah, Arizona
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
13 births recorded 2001–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2001 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
13 births recorded 2001–2021 · peaked in 2001 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Steele’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2398 | — |
| 2007 | #2416 | ↓18 |
| 2008 | #2467 | ↓51 |
| 2009 | #2381 | ↑86 |
| 2010 | #2375 | ↑6 |
| 2011 | #1947 | ↑428 |
| 2012 | #1668 | ↑279 |
| 2013 | #1675 | ↓7 |
| 2014 | #1641 | ↑34 |
| 2015 | #1588 | ↑53 |
| 2016 | #1329 | ↑259 |
| 2017 | #1245 | ↑84 |
| 2018 | #1348 | ↓103 |
| 2019 | #1592 | ↓244 |
| 2020 | #1556 | ↑36 |
| 2021 | #1554 | ↑2 |
| 2022 | #1504 | ↑50 |
| 2023 | #1328 | ↑176 |
| 2024 | #1371 | ↓43 |
| 2025 | #1183 | ↑188 |
Frequently asked questions about Steele
Is Steele a popular name?
Yes — Steele currently ranks #1183 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Steele more common for boys or girls?
Steele is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Steele most popular?
Steele peaked in 2025 in United States, with 184 recorded births that year.
Is Steele rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Steele’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2602 in 1920 to #1183 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Steele?
At least 3,204 babies have been recorded with the name Steele across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Steele popular in more than one country?
Yes — Steele appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Steele?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Steele include Merrick, Oren, Gadiel, Sekani.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Steele in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.