Stevie Unisex

Popularity: #195 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: STEE-vee //ˈstiːvi//

Origin: English; Scottish

Meaning: Crown; garland

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Stevie is a diminutive form of the name Stephen or Stephanie, which have their roots in the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "garland." The name Stephen was adopted into Latin as Stephanus and later into Old French as Estienne, before making its way into Middle English as Steven. The feminine form, Stephanie, emerged in the 19th century, gaining popularity in various European languages and cultures.

The use of Stevie as a nickname or standalone name for girls reflects a trend in the late 20th century to adopt traditionally male diminutives for females, emphasizing a more casual or affectionate tone. Historically, the name Stephen has significant biblical associations, as Saint Stephen is recognized as the first Christian martyr, whose story is recounted in the Acts of the Apostles, dating back to the 1st century CE.

His feast day is celebrated on December 26, and he has been venerated in various Christian traditions. The name gained prominence in medieval Europe, particularly in England, where it was borne by several kings, including King Stephen of England, who reigned from 1135 to 1154.

The name's enduring legacy is further solidified through various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version, which helped popularize biblical names in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, the name Stevie has resonated in various artistic and musical contexts, often associated with creativity and individuality.

It has been embraced in popular culture, particularly in the 20th century, where figures such as Stevie Wonder and Stevie Nicks have contributed to its recognition. The name's informal and friendly connotation, along with its historical roots, has allowed it to maintain a presence in various contexts, symbolizing both tradition and modernity.

The diminutive form Stevie, while often seen as casual, carries with it a rich tapestry of historical and cultural significance.

Famous people named Stevie

In this section, you will find notable people named Stevie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Stevie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Stevie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Stevie Wonder is a musician best known for Superstition, I Just Called to Say I Love You, and Isn't She Lovely.

Stevie Nicks is a singer and songwriter best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac, and her solo album Bella Donna.

Stevie Ray Vaughan is a guitarist and singer best known for Texas Flood, Couldn't Stand the Weather, and his performances at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

Fictional characters named Stevie

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Stevie Budd is a fictional character from the TV series Schitt's Creek. She is the co-owner of the Rosebud Motel and a close friend of the Rose family.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Stevie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

StellaSophieSadieSamanthaSierraScarlett

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Stevie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

StacyShelbySabrinaSavannahSydneySierraSophie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Stevie was first seen in the United States in 1919.

Stevie has ranked as high as #439 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina.

In the past 5 years the name Stevie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Stevie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Stevie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Stevie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,545 49 1,496
2024 1,511 42 1,469
2023 1,296 39 1,257
2022 1,225 29 1,196
2021 1,149 26 1,123
2020 803 31 772
2019 633 41 592
2018 475 29 446
2017 445 28 417
2016 382 36 346
2015 312 36 276
2014 318 35 283
2013 260 40 220
2012 254 44 210
2011 227 35 192
2010 210 32 178
2009 240 36 204
2008 217 41 176
2007 230 36 194
2006 252 48 204
2005 211 43 168
2004 215 42 173
2003 232 51 181
2002 217 53 164
2001 236 63 173
2000 247 55 192
1999 243 66 177
1998 307 73 234
1997 318 103 215
1996 330 97 233
1995 380 105 275
1994 405 99 306
1993 445 124 321
1992 530 150 380
1991 537 179 358
1990 504 161 343
1989 474 127 347
1988 493 95 398
1987 458 119 339
1986 431 105 326
1985 332 117 215
1984 284 86 198
1983 268 89 179
1982 270 141 129
1981 162 104 58
1980 184 130 54
1979 188 147 41
1978 190 155 35
1977 184 166 18
1976 154 147 7
1975 162 155 7
1974 183 183 0
1973 199 189 10
1972 273 273 0
1971 291 280 11
1970 289 284 5
1969 235 235 0
1968 290 280 10
1967 346 339 7
1966 338 331 7
1965 389 389 0
1964 416 407 9
1963 428 422 6
1962 385 376 9
1961 374 368 6
1960 425 425 0
1959 456 450 6
1958 410 405 5
1957 450 442 8
1956 404 397 7
1955 369 359 10
1954 318 308 10
1953 247 242 5
1952 210 199 11
1951 140 132 8
1950 124 115 9
1949 122 112 10
1948 90 78 12
1947 54 47 7
1946 45 36 9
1945 35 30 5
1944 34 25 9
1943 34 24 10
1942 33 24 9
1941 21 21 0
1940 12 12 0
1939 12 7 5
1938 6 0 6
1937 10 10 0
1936 12 12 0
1935 9 9 0
1934 13 8 5
1933 8 8 0
1932 5 5 0
1931 8 8 0
1930 6 6 0
1929 6 6 0
1927 7 7 0
1926 5 5 0
1925 5 0 5
1924 5 5 0
1923 7 7 0
1922 5 5 0
1921 5 5 0
1919 5 5 0

Top States for Stevie (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 161
11%
CA 141
10%
FL 69
5%
OH 63
4%
PA 55
4%
TN 52
4%
UT 47
3%
NY 47
3%
NC 47
3%
GA 46
3%
AZ 45
3%
MO 43
3%
IN 42
3%
MI 41
3%
IL 39
3%
WA 38
3%
OK 36
2%
CO 30
2%
NJ 29
2%
MN 29
2%
KY 29
2%
IA 26
2%
AL 25
2%
VA 23
2%
OR 21
1%
LA 21
1%
MA 20
1%
NE 20
1%
AR 19
1%
KS 18
1%
ID 17
1%
CT 16
1%
SC 15
1%
WI 13
1%
MD 12
1%
NV 12
1%
MS 11
1%
ND 8
1%
SD 8
1%
NM 8
1%
MT 7
0%
WV 7
0%
DE 5
0%