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Steve

Pronunciation: [ st-EEV ]

Girl Name #69,931 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Steve is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced st-EEV.

Parents who love the name Steve often also consider Stella, Stephen, Stanley .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#69,931
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Ste Sty Steie

Also a Boy Name

Steve is also used as a boy name, ranked #1693.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Steve

Is Steve a boy or girl name?
Steve is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #69931. As a boy name, it is ranked #1693. Steve is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Steve?
Steve is pronounced st-EEV.
How popular is the name Steve?
Steve is currently ranked #69931 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Steve?
Common nicknames for Steve include Ste, Sty, and Steie.
Is Steve a common or rare name?
Steve is an uncommon name, ranked #69931 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Steve

Steve is a girl name .

Is Steve a boy or girl name? Steve is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,931 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,693. Steve is more commonly used as a boy name.

Steve is currently ranked #69,931 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Steve include Ste, Sty, and Steie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Steve include Stevie, Stevi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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