Steve

Steve is a boy's name of English origin meaning “crown, wreath.” In 2024 it was given to 99 boys in the United States.

Steve at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“crown, wreath”
Pronunciation
/stiːv/

About the name Steve

Steve belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “crown, wreath” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Steve first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #41 in 1959, and in 2024 99 babies received the name — 241,122 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Steve in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#41 in 1959
Peak year
1959
Babies named Steve in 2024
99
Total since 1880
241,122

Steve in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#588 in 1996
Babies named Steve in 2025
18
Total since 1996
456

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Steve mean?

Steve means “crown, wreath” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Steve a boy or girl name?

Steve is a boy name. In 2024, 99 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Steve?

Steve comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Steve?

Steve first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #41 in 1959, and 99 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Steve?

Steve is pronounced /stiːv/ (IPA).

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