"crown, garland"
Stevie
Pronunciation: [ st-EEV-ee ]
Rock and roll royalty in a two-syllable crown
Meaning & Origin
"crowned one"
The Story of Stevie
Stevie is a diminutive of Stephanie (for girls) or Steven/Stephen (for boys), both derived from the Greek Stephanos meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. The name has been used as an independent given name since at least the mid-20th century, gaining particular traction through Stevie Wonder and Stevie Nicks, two of music's most iconic performers.
Stevie has resurged for girls since the 2010s as parents seek musical, gender-fluid names with a cool, retro edge. Stevie Nicks's enduring cultural presence — amplified by her association with Fleetwood Mac's classic rock legacy and a Taylor Swift tribute — has made Stevie a name associated with artistic mystique.
Stevie carries strong musical associations. In American pop culture, naming a daughter Stevie often signals appreciation for rock music heritage, particularly Fleetwood Mac. The name bridges gender lines naturally and fits the modern trend toward gender-neutral names.
Fun Facts
- Stevie Nicks's Fleetwood Mac hit 'The Chain' and 'Dreams' have been streamed billions of times, keeping her name culturally vibrant
- Stevie Wonder was born Stevland Hardaway Morris — Stevie was always his nickname
- Stevie has risen more than 200 spots in US girls' name rankings since 2015
Stevie in Other Languages
Famous People Named Stevie
Stevie Nicks
Musician
1948
American singer-songwriter, lead vocalist of Fleetwood Mac, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee
Stevie (Schitt's Creek) Fictional
Other
Wry and lovable character Stevie Budd in the hit Canadian comedy Schitt's Creek, played by Emily Hampshire
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #209
- Total SSA Count
- 1,460
- Cultural Origins
- American English Irish
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Pairs Well With
Sibling Names
Also a Boy Name
Stevie is also used as a boy name, ranked #2990.
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About the Name Stevie
Stevie is a girl name with American, English, and Irish origins . The name means "crown, garland" in Greek (Stephanos) .
Is Stevie a boy or girl name? Stevie is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #209 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,990. Stevie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Stevie is currently ranked #209 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Stevie has 2 syllables and is pronounced st-EEV-ee, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Stevie include Steve (ironic/familiar). These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Stevie include Stevi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.