285,912births recorded
13Countries
2Variants
1981Peak · Québec
#577Ireland 2025
Steve is a boy name family recorded 285,912 times in 13 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Ireland (#577 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Québec in 1981, at 919.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Steve
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve | English | 242,131 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1609 | 1959 | ▼ 48 % |
| Steve | English | 22,250 | 🇫🇷 France | #3668 | 1981 | ▼ 58 % |
| Steve | English | 5,365 | 🇨🇦 Québec | – | 1980 | – |
| Steve | English | 3,158 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1123 | 1976 | new |
| Steve | English | 540 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 1995 | – |
| Steve | English | 456 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1466 | 1996 | ▲ 47 % |
| Steeve | French | 10,055 | 🇫🇷 France | #5707 | 1984 | ▼ 58 % |
| Steeve | French | 858 | 🇨🇦 Québec | – | 1981 | – |
| Steeve | French | 32 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 2021 | – |
| Steeve | French | 12 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 1999 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Steve ↔ Steeve — spelling variant
Questions about Steve
How popular is the name Steve?
In 2025 it ranked #577 in Ireland. Official registers record 285,912 births across 13 countries.
What is Steve in other languages?
Steeve (French).
When was Steve most popular?
It peaked in Québec in 1981, at 919.6 births per 100,000.
Is Steve a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Steve is a boy name.