Steve
girl nameSteve entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1842 in 1957, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1842
peak (1957)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3583 |
| 1920s | #3701 |
| 1930s | #3560 |
| 1940s | #3339 |
| 1950s | #2577 |
| 1960s | #2958 |
| 1970s | #4726 |
| 1980s | #6901 |
| 1990s | #11411 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Steve are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Steve alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Steve in 2025?
- Steve is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Steve most popular?
- Steve peaked in 1957, reaching #1842 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Steve with classmates?
- Steve will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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