Gender: Male
Origin: Greek, English
Meaning: Wreath
Pronunciation: steev, /stiːv/, S T IY V
Popularity Rank: #294
Derived from the Greek name Stephanos meaning 'crown' or 'wreath'. It is a popular name in English-speaking countries.
The name Steve is of Greek, English origin and means Wreath, Abbreviation of Steven and Stephen Often Used as an Independent Name, Crowned, A Garland, Crown or wreath. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Steve is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, France, and 95 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: steev
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /stiːv/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S T IY V
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Steve is recorded 170,875 times globally, ranking it as the 294th most common name worldwide.
Steve is most prevalent in United States of America, with 60,514 occurrences, making it the 52th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Steve is found among 1 in every 11 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #52 | 1 : 30 |
| United Kingdom | #20 | 1 : 11 |
| France | #369 | 1 : 139 |
| Canada | #24 | 1 : 43 |
| South Africa | #327 | 1 : 425 |
| Belgium | #103 | 1 : 73 |
| Germany | #284 | 1 : 99 |
| Nigeria | #453 | 1 : 379 |
| Cameroon | #61 | 1 : 174 |
| Italy | #1,107 | 1 : 510 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Steve from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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