Name Legacy

Steve

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Steve was most popular in 1959, when 11,095 American babies were given the name — ranking #77 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,422, with 105 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 242,131 people named Steve.

Most popular in1959
Rank that year#77
Births that year11,095
Total since 1880242,131

Steve over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Steve’s peak in 1959. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Greek · short form of Stephen

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org