Steve
Steve: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /stiːv/
Meaning and origin of Steve
- A diminutive of the male given name Steven and Stephen; also used as a formal male given name.
- A diminutive of the female given name Stephanie.
Etymology
Shortening of various names ultimately derived from Latin Stephanus m, from Ancient Greek Στέφανος m (Stéphanos) from στέφανος m (stéphanos, “crown, wreath”)
How popular is Steve?
Since 1880, 907 girls and 241,224 boys in the U.S. have been named Steve (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1863 in 1957. Its highest rank for boys was #41 in 1959. In 2025, 105 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Steve
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Sibling name ideas for Steve
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Steve FAQ
What does the name Steve mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Steven and Stephen; also used as a formal male given name. A diminutive of the female given name Stephanie. Shortening of various names ultimately derived from Latin Stephanus m, from Ancient Greek Στέφανος m (Stéphanos) from στέφανος m (stéphanos, “crown, wreath”)
How popular is the name Steve?
Since 1880, 907 girls and 241,224 boys in the U.S. have been named Steve (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1863 in 1957. Its highest rank for boys was #41 in 1959. In 2025, 105 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Steve a boy or girl name?
Steve is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 907 girls and 241,224 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.