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Stevie
Pronounced STEE-vee /ˈstiː.vi/High
Meaning: Crown; wreath; feminine/diminutive form of Steven/Stephen, from Greek Stephanos (crown, wreath)High
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Stevie is a diminutive of Steven (masculine) or Stephanie (feminine), both derived from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos), meaning 'crown' or 'wreath.' The name Stephen/Stephanie was borne by Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Stevie as a given name functions as both a male (Stevie Wonder) and female (Stevie Nicks) form.
Stevie has been used as a given name primarily in the 20th and 21st centuries. As a girls' name, its profile was dramatically raised by Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac, one of the most iconic rock musicians of all time. In the United States it has been rising as a girls' name in the 21st century and is now in the top 500 for girls.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Stevie Nicks (b. 1948)American rock musician and frontwoman of Fleetwood Mac, twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- ★Stevie Wonder (b. 1950)American musician, singer-songwriter, and producer, one of the most celebrated musicians of all time.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Stevie mean?
Stevie means 'crown' or 'wreath,' as a diminutive of Steven or Stephanie, from Greek Stephanos.
How do you pronounce Stevie?
Stevie is pronounced STEE-vee (/ˈstiː.vi/) — two syllables with stress on the first.
Is Stevie a boy or girl name?
Stevie is used for both sexes. It is listed here as a girl's name per the input and is becoming predominantly female in the U.S.
How popular is Stevie?
Stevie has been rising as a girls' name in the U.S. since the 2010s and is now in the top 500.