Steve

Boy's name

Steve is a short form of the name Stephen, which comes from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath."

Meaning Crown
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 99 Falling
Peak year 1959

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Steve Jobs - Co-founder of Apple Inc.
  • Steve Carell - Actor, comedian (The Office, Despicable Me)
  • Steve McQueen - Actor (Bullitt, The Great Escape)
  • Steve Irwin - Wildlife expert, TV personality (The Crocodile Hunter)
  • Steve Harvey - Comedian, TV host (Family Feud, The Steve Harvey Show)
  • Steve Martin - Actor, comedian, musician (The Jerk, Father of the Bride)
  • Steve Nash - Former NBA basketball player, two-time MVP
  • Steve Wozniak - Co-founder of Apple Inc.
  • Steve Young - Former NFL quarterback, Hall of Famer
  • Steve-O - Stunt performer, TV personality (Jackass)

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Sisters for Steve

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Name Variants

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