Stevey
A diminutive form of the masculine name Stephen, derived from the Greek name Stephanos meaning "crown" or "garland".
Name Census estimates that about 151 living Americans carry the first name Stevey. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 85.4% of registrations being female. The average person named Stevey today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Stevey births was 2006 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Stevey. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
151
~ 1 in 2,269,896 Americans
Peak year
2006
12 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1982 SSA rank
#7,238
Tracked since 1963
Gender
Gender distribution for Stevey
Stevey leans heavily female at 85.4% of total registrations, but 23 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Stevey as a male name
- Ranked #7,238 in 1982
- 5 male births in 1982
- Peak: 1963 (8 births)
Stevey as a female name
- Ranked #17,304 in 2023
- 5 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2006 (12 births)
Popularity
Stevey: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Stevey from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 64 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Stevey by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Stevey during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Stevey
The given name Stevey is a diminutive form of the name Steven, which is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "garland." The name Stephanos was originally a Greek epithet given to individuals who had achieved victory or success, symbolized by the laurel wreath worn by ancient Greek champions. The earliest known usage of the name dates back to the 5th century BC, appearing in the writings of Greek philosophers and historians.
In the New Testament, Saint Stephen is considered the first Christian martyr, and his name gained significant popularity among early Christians. During the Middle Ages, the name Steven became widespread throughout Europe, with various regional spellings and diminutives emerging, such as Esteban in Spanish and Stevie or Stevey in English.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Stevey was Stevey Stevenson, a Scottish soldier who fought during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century. He is mentioned in historical records for his bravery on the battlefield alongside Robert the Bruce.
In the 16th century, Stevey Thomas was a Welsh poet and scholar known for his contributions to the preservation of Welsh literature and language. He was born around 1520 and played a significant role in the Welsh Renaissance.
During the 17th century, Stevey Marlowe was an English playwright and poet who lived from 1564 to 1593. He is best known for his influential works, including "The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus" and "The Jew of Malta."
In the 18th century, Stevey Somersby was an English philosopher and writer born in 1733. He is remembered for his essays on ethics and morality, which had a significant influence on the Enlightenment movement.
In the 19th century, Stevey Hawthorne was an American novelist and short story writer born in 1804. He is renowned for his works such as "The Scarlet Letter" and "The House of the Seven Gables," which explored themes of sin, guilt, and moral ambiguity in Puritan New England.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the given name Stevey, reflecting its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.
People
Stevey + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Stevey as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Stevey: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Stevey?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 151 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Stevey going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,269,896 US residents.
Is Stevey a common name?
We classify Stevey as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 158 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Stevey most popular?
The single biggest year for Stevey was 2006, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Stevey is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Stevey a female name?
Yes, 85.4% of people registered as Stevey in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.