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Stevie

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Pronounced STEE-vee /ˈstiː.vi/High

Meaning: Crown; wreath; feminine/diminutive form of Steven/Stephen, from Greek Stephanos (crown, wreath)High

In 30 seconds: A warm diminutive of Steven/Stephanie meaning 'crown.' Forever linked to Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks, whose otherworldly stage presence made this name synonymous with rock mysticism and feminine power.
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Origin HighGreek, Old English
MeaningCrown; wreath; feminine/diminutive form of Steven/Stephen, from Greek Stephanos (crown, wreath)
U.S. rank (2025)#203 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births1,496 girls (0.09% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 17,733

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519252025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

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.

Did you know? Stevie Nicks (b. 1948) has been called the 'Queen of Rock and Roll' — she was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice (as a member of Fleetwood Mac in 1998 and as a solo artist in 2019).

Variations

SteveyStevi

Nicknames

Steve

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.

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