Stevie first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Stevie has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Stevie

A diminutive form of the English masculine name Steven, derived from the Greek name Stephanos meaning "crown".

Popularity of Stevie by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Stevie is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 78% of people named Stevie being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 1,252 female babies and 38 male babies born with the name Stevie.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 38 1,252
2022 29 1,188
2021 25 1,122
2020 31 770
2019 41 588
2018 29 444
2017 28 416
2016 35 344
2015 36 276
2014 35 283
2013 40 220
2012 44 210
2011 35 192
2010 32 178
2009 36 204
2008 41 176
2007 36 193
2006 48 204
2005 43 168
2004 42 173
2003 51 181
2002 53 164
2001 63 173
2000 55 192
1999 66 177
1998 73 234
1997 103 215
1996 97 233
1995 104 275
1994 99 306
1993 124 321
1992 150 380
1991 179 358
1990 161 343
1989 127 347
1988 95 398
1987 119 339
1986 105 326
1985 117 215
1984 86 198
1983 89 179
1982 141 129
1981 104 58
1980 130 55
1979 147 41
1978 155 35
1977 166 18
1976 147 7
1975 156 7
1974 183 0

The history of the first name Stevie

The name Stevie is a diminutive or pet form of the name Steven, which has its origins in the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "garland." The name first appeared in ancient Greece and later spread throughout Europe during the Roman Empire.

The earliest recorded examples of the name can be traced back to the 5th century AD, when it was used by several early Christian saints and martyrs. One of the most notable was Saint Stephen, who is revered as the first Christian martyr and is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament.

During the Middle Ages, the name Steven became popular across Europe, particularly in England, France, and Germany. It was often associated with royalty and nobility, as the name's meaning of "crown" was seen as a symbol of authority and leadership.

Among the notable historical figures who bore the name Stevie, one of the earliest was Stevie, the son of King Stephen of England, who reigned from 1135 to 1154. Another famous bearer of the name was Stevie, a French knight who fought alongside Joan of Arc during the Hundred Years' War in the 15th century.

In the Renaissance period, the name Stevie gained popularity among artists and intellectuals. One of the most renowned was Stevie Hawes, an English poet and courtier who lived from 1505 to 1578 and served under King Henry VIII.

Moving into the 19th century, Stevie became a more common nickname or diminutive form of the name Steven. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Stevie Crane, an American novelist and poet who lived from 1871 to 1900 and is best known for his novel "The Red Badge of Courage."

Another notable figure was Stevie Foster, an American blues singer and guitarist who lived from 1923 to 2011 and was a pioneering figure in the development of the Chicago blues sound.

While the name Stevie has remained popular throughout history, it has also been subject to various spellings and variations, including Stevy, Stevey, and Steevie, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the regions where it has been used.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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