Steve Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsteev / stiːvEnglish; Greek
Meaning
English: crowned; Greek: garland, crown
Historical & Cultural Background
Steve is a diminutive of Stephen, which has roots in the Greek name Stephanos. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been borne by numerous saints and historical figures, contributing to its enduring popularity.
Trend Summary
Steve has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Stephen
- Stefan
International Variants
- Stefano (Italian)
- Esteban (Spanish)
- Étienne (French)
- Stefan (German)
Famous people named Steve
Steve Jobs was an American entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple Inc., known for revolutionizing technology and design.
Steve Wozniak is an American engineer and co-founder of Apple Inc., recognized for his contributions to personal computing.
Steve Martin is an American actor, comedian, and writer, celebrated for his work in film and television.
Steve Carell is an American actor and comedian, best known for his role in the television series 'The Office.'.
Fictional characters named Steve
Steve Rogers is a character in the Marvel Comics universe, known as Captain America.
Steve Harrington is a character in the Netflix series 'Stranger Things,' known for his development from a popular high school student to a heroic figure.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Steve was first seen in the United States in 1880. Steve has ranked as high as #77 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Steve has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Steve (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 13 | |
FL | 10 | |
TX | 10 | |
IL | 7 | |
NY | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 52 |
1881 | 44 |
1882 | 63 |
1883 | 62 |
1884 | 66 |
1885 | 60 |
1886 | 70 |
1887 | 54 |
1888 | 83 |
1889 | 64 |
1890 | 66 |
1891 | 56 |
1892 | 68 |
1893 | 73 |
1894 | 80 |
1895 | 71 |
1896 | 94 |
1897 | 79 |
1898 | 87 |
1899 | 78 |
1900 | 139 |
1901 | 76 |
1902 | 92 |
1903 | 127 |
1904 | 123 |
1905 | 126 |
1906 | 131 |
1907 | 157 |
1908 | 149 |
1909 | 187 |
1910 | 245 |
1911 | 255 |
1912 | 543 |
1913 | 661 |
1914 | 998 |
1915 | 1,335 |
1916 | 1,399 |
1917 | 1,385 |
1918 | 1,523 |
1919 | 1,294 |
1920 | 1,281 |
1921 | 1,294 |
1922 | 1,269 |
1923 | 1,255 |
1924 | 1,219 |
1925 | 1,145 |
1926 | 1,052 |
1927 | 1,027 |
1928 | 925 |
1929 | 887 |
1930 | 862 |
1931 | 786 |
1932 | 780 |
1933 | 728 |
1934 | 771 |
1935 | 773 |
1936 | 741 |
1937 | 846 |
1938 | 1,077 |
1939 | 1,208 |
1940 | 1,555 |
1941 | 1,881 |
1942 | 2,376 |
1943 | 2,684 |
1944 | 2,836 |
1945 | 3,384 |
1946 | 4,568 |
1947 | 6,231 |
1948 | 5,741 |
1949 | 5,027 |
1950 | 4,207 |
1951 | 4,053 |
1952 | 4,313 |
1953 | 4,539 |
1954 | 5,062 |
1955 | 5,510 |
1956 | 6,474 |
1957 | 8,908 |
1958 | 10,082 |
1959 | 11,067 |
1960 | 10,646 |
1961 | 9,998 |
1962 | 9,152 |
1963 | 8,051 |
1964 | 7,091 |
1965 | 5,685 |
1966 | 4,617 |
1967 | 3,908 |
1968 | 3,409 |
1969 | 3,063 |
1970 | 2,932 |
1971 | 2,372 |
1972 | 1,845 |
1973 | 1,512 |
1974 | 1,445 |
1975 | 1,383 |
1976 | 1,407 |
1977 | 1,269 |
1978 | 1,235 |
1979 | 1,254 |
1980 | 1,218 |
1981 | 1,116 |
1982 | 1,025 |
1983 | 1,063 |
1984 | 1,041 |
1985 | 989 |
1986 | 989 |
1987 | 1,004 |
1988 | 949 |
1989 | 997 |
1990 | 1,007 |
1991 | 896 |
1992 | 882 |
1993 | 831 |
1994 | 714 |
1995 | 754 |
1996 | 649 |
1997 | 627 |
1998 | 635 |
1999 | 660 |
2000 | 649 |
2001 | 624 |
2002 | 545 |
2003 | 563 |
2004 | 484 |
2005 | 475 |
2006 | 472 |
2007 | 448 |
2008 | 422 |
2009 | 415 |
2010 | 279 |
2011 | 324 |
2012 | 303 |
2013 | 242 |
2014 | 256 |
2015 | 224 |
2016 | 205 |
2017 | 189 |
2018 | 167 |
2019 | 159 |
2020 | 148 |
2021 | 135 |
2022 | 122 |
2023 | 114 |
2024 | 99 |