Stuart
Meaning: Princess; noblewoman
Origin: Hebrew — from Sarah (שָׂרָה), meaning princess or lady of high rank
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #94
Total births: 6,628
History: Stuart peaked in the 1970s in Australia. John McDouall Stuart explored Central Australia and reached the north coast — the Stuart Highway from Adelaide to Darwin honors him. Stuart/Stewart represents the explorer spirit in Australian naming.
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| Current rank (1989) | #97 |
| Babies named Stuart in 1989 | 78 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 6,628 |
| Peak year | 1971 (331 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #31 |
| Years in records | 1952–1989 (38 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 37 spots |
Frequently asked about Stuart
What does the name Stuart mean?
Stuart means “Princess; noblewoman” from Hebrew — from Sarah (שָׂרָה), meaning princess or lady of high rank roots.
What is the origin of the name Stuart?
Stuart has Hebrew — from Sarah (שָׂרָה), meaning princess or lady of high rank origin. The traditional meaning is “Princess; noblewoman”.
How popular is Stuart in Australia?
Stuart ranked #97 in Australia in 1989 — given to 78 babies that year.
When was Stuart most popular?
Stuart peaked in 1971 with 331 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Stuart a boy or girl name?
Stuart is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Stuarts in registered births are male.
Is the name Stuart rising or falling in popularity?
Stuart has fallen 37 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #60 in 1984 to #97 in 1989.
How long has Stuart been recorded in Australia?
Stuart appears in birth records in Australia across 38 years — from 1952 through 1989.