Stevi
A girl's name of Greek origin with 1,602 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Stevi currently holds position #4018. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
Appearing in records from 1977 to 2024, Stevi has a solid multi-decade track record without being a permanent fixture — it belongs to a specific chapter of American naming.
In the most recent SSA release, Stevi ranks #4018 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Stevi is a girl's baby name, a feminine spelling of Stevie, itself a diminutive of Steven or Stephanie. Steven derives from Greek stephanos meaning 'wreath, crown.' The name is forever associated with Stevie Nicks, the legendary Fleetwood Mac vocalist whose wild-hearted music defined an era.
Stevi has the same rock 'n' roll spirit as Stevie while the 'i' ending gives it a fresh, feminine feel. For music-loving parents who want to honor the legacy of one of rock's greatest voices, Stevi is a natural tribute.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Stevi is rooted in the Greek tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1977 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Stevi’s 1,602 recorded births suggest it has found a niche — possibly within a specific cultural community, region, or naming subculture within the broader American landscape.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Stevi climbed 677 spots in the last 20 years — from #4695 to #4018.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 145 | #4820 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 179 | #7193 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 219 | #6139 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 492 | #2979 | — |
| 1980s | 528 | #2600 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 39 | #5334 | — |
The Story of Stevi
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1988, Stevi is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Stevi are most likely born between 1978 and 1998.
How rare is Stevi?
Only about 1 in every 97,297 babies born in 2024 was named Stevi — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1977, peaked in the 1980s with 528 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Stevi by the numbers
- Would fill 33 school buses
- Meeting one Stevi per day would take 4.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(48 years, 1977–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37 | #4018 |
| 2023 | 30 | #4642 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5286 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5721 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4435 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6388 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6753 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8249 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6639 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6213 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6954 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10907 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7107 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6123 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6599 |
| 2009 | 30 | #4917 |
| 2008 | 19 | #7037 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5875 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6802 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7102 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1977–2024