900births recorded
2Countries
2Variants
2021Peak · United States
#3128United States 2025
Steel is a boy name family recorded 900 times in 2 countries since 1984. It ranks highest today in the United States (#3128 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2021, at 1.8 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Stael (France).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Steel
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | English | 865 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3128 | 2021 | ▲ 29 % |
| Stael | French | 35 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2018 | – |
Questions about Steel
How popular is the name Steel?
In 2025 it ranked #3128 in the United States. Official registers record 900 births across 2 countries.
What is Steel in other languages?
Stael (French).
When was Steel most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2021, at 1.8 births per 100,000.
Is Steel a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Steel is a boy name.