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The name Steve peaked for girls at #1863 in 1957. Steve is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Steve is a boy's name meaning "garland, crown".

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Some parents just use Steve on the birth certificate, but it doesn't have the breezy charm of trendy short forms like Max, Sam, and Jake. Regardless of how much you love Steve as a given name, it might be smart to give your son a longer option to fall back on.

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The name Steve is currently ranked #988 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #41 in 1959. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in STEVE, STEVE, and STEVE. Steve is occasionally used for girls in 1998.

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