Steve
boy name#1609 in 2025Steve entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #41 in 1959, ranks #1609 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1609
rank today
#41
peak (1959)
105
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #204 |
| 1890s | #193 |
| 1900s | #159 |
| 1910s | #119 |
| 1920s | #143 |
| 1930s | #169 |
| 1940s | #85 |
| 1950s | #67 |
| 1960s | #62 |
| 1970s | #162 |
| 1980s | #229 |
| 1990s | #339 |
| 2000s | #503 |
| 2010s | #932 |
| 2020s | #1488 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Steve has been most popular in California, Texas, New York.
Living bearers
About 162,000 people named Steve are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Steve alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 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 ranks #1609 among US boy names in 2025, with 105 babies given the name.
- When was the name Steve most popular?
- Steve peaked in 1959, reaching #41 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Steve with classmates?
- Steve will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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