Boy · #10,768 in 2026

Stein

Name: Popularity of the name Stein in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Stein, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,768

Peak Rank

#2,982 (1965)

Total Babies

108

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1960

First Year

2012

Last Year

1965

Peak Year

#2982

Peak Rank

108

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Stein

Stein first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1960, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1965, when 8 Steins were born — ranking #2,982 that year. As of 2026, Stein ranks #10,768 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 108 Steins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Stein

Phonetically similar names — useful when Stein is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Stine
Steine
Styne
Stone
Stain
Stan
Stun
Ston
Steen
Stin
Sten
Stane

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Stein

What does the name Stein mean?

Stein is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1960. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Stein in 2026?

In 2026, Stein ranks #10,768 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Stein most popular?

Stein reached its peak popularity in 1965, ranking #2,982 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Stein a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Stein is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Stein?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Stein include Raney, Pericles, Dennes. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Stein

Stein is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 108 births in the dataset. Stein's peak popularity came in 1965 when it ranked #2,982. Use the chart and map above to compare Stein's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.