Stevie
Stevie is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Crown or garland.
Origin and history
Stevie originates as a diminutive of Stephen or Steven, which derives from the Greek word 'stephanos' meaning crown or garland. While historically used as a casual nickname, it has long maintained independent usage as a given name in the United States. It offers a friendly, retro sound that works for both boys and girls.
Popularity in the United States
12,437 babies in the United States have been named Stevie since 1880. It ranks #1061 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1711.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.2 %)
- TN (8.8 %)
- GA (8.8 %)
- KY (8.6 %)
- NC (8.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 40 |
| 1930-1940 | 73 |
| 1940-1950 | 409 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,049 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,572 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,979 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,113 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,157 |
| 2000-2010 | 468 |
| 2010-2019 | 356 |
| 2020-2029 | 216 |
Famous people named Stevie
- Stevie Wonder: Singer, Songwriter
- Stevie Ray Vaughan: Musician, Guitarist
Fun facts
- Stevie originally developed as a diminutive of Steven or Stephen before becoming a recognized independent given name.
- While popular as a male name, famous female bearers like musician Stevie Nicks have helped solidify its strong unisex appeal.