Steph
Pronunciation: [ st-EHF ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Steph first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 66 babies have been named Steph in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Steph is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,726 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,726
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Steph is also used as a boy name, ranked #44549.
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About the Name Steph
Steph is a girl name .
Is Steph a boy or girl name? Steph is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,726 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #44,549. Steph is more commonly used as a girl name.
Steph is currently ranked #16,726 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Steph include Ste, Sty, Stie, and Stekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Steph include Stephanie, Stephany . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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