Stevie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Stevie originates from the Greek name 'Stephanos', meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. Over time, it evolved through Latin and Old French into the modern English form. The name is commonly associated with creativity and has biblical relevance as it relates to Saint Stephen, the first martyr in Christianity.

The name Stevie is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Stevie has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Stevie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4708th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2174th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 445th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 533rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 913th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2282nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3326th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5172nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4478th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4373rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 717th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1203rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 455th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Stevie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Stevie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈstiːvi/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

Stevie is a diminutive form of the name Stephen, which is derived from the Greek name 'Stephanos', meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.

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Meaning

crown, garland

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Language Evolution

Stephanos (Greek), Stefan (Latin), Stephen (Old French), Stevie (Modern English)

Biblical Background

The name Stephen is significant in the New Testament as Stephen was the first Christian martyr.

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Historical Usage

The name Stevie gained popularity in the 20th century, especially as a nickname for Stephen and related names, often reflecting a casual or affectionate tone.

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Variants & Derivatives

Stephen, Stefan, Stef, Stevie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Stevie is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with creativity and talent, particularly in music.

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Famous People

Stevie Wonder, Stevie Nicks, Stevie Ray Vaughan

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Stevie"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Stevie"

"Stevie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 4708th of 7545 39
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 2174th of 6773 215
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 445th of 7552 5,318
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 533rd of 10718 3,684
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 913th of 16616 1,897
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 2282nd of 24088 821
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 3326th of 23106 411
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 9107th of 9107 5
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 5172nd of 9204 49
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 4478th of 12526 147
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 4373rd of 19264 212
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 717th of 27321 4,405
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1203rd of 35406 3,035
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 455th of 30306 8,384

Regional Popularity of "Stevie" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 95.07%
2237th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
24.16%
538th/2227
32.39%
787th/2430
11.32%
323rd/2853
27.21%
755th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
23.22%
682nd/2937
24.46%
852nd/3483
10.80%
380th/3518
22.26%
900th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
35.06%
1292nd/3685
34.15%
1528th/4475
14.44%
750th/5194
17.71%
1119th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
57.14%
2618th/4582
48.32%
2495th/5164
29.74%
2175th/7313
30.24%
2257th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 59.86%
2686th/4487
47.23%
3222nd/6822
50.32%
3158th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Stevie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
85.12%
2500th/2937
- - 78.14%
3160th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
18.89%
696th/3685
23.35%
1045th/4475
13.65%
709th/5194
10.15%
641st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
27.04%
1239th/4582
34.06%
1759th/5164
17.75%
1298th/7313
14.78%
1103rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
10.79%
430th/3984
13.77%
618th/4487
7.36%
502nd/6822
5.62%
353rd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Stevie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Stevie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.