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Stevie
Meaning: diminutive of Stephen or Stephanie · Origin: English · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
Stevie is a familiar diminutive of Stephen or Stephanie. Musician Stevie Wonder is its best-known bearer, and the nickname is now used for all genders.
Popularity of Stevie in the US, 1880–2025
2025: 1,496 US baby girls named Stevie — #203 for girls · Peak: 1,496 in 2025 · 1950: 9 · 2000: 192 · 2020: 772
Source: US Social Security Administration (SSA) national baby-name data, 1880–2025 (names.zip). Counts are babies of that gender given exactly this spelling each year; SSA leaves out a name in any year with fewer than 5 births.
How to pronounce Stevie
STEE-vee · IPA /ˈstiːvi/ (common American English pronunciation)
Language of origin
English diminutive of Stephen or Stephanie
How the meaning and use of Stevie developed
Stevie began as a nickname for Stephen or Stephanie and is now used independently for all genders; this site lists it among girls.
Related names from the same root
Steve · Stephanie · Stefan
Sibling names that go well with Stevie
Sister: Scottie · Blake
Brother: Tate · Justin
Our editorial suggestions — similar era, style and length — chosen from names with full pages on this site.
Famous people named Stevie
- Stevie Wonder (musician)
Nicknames
Steve
Variants & related names
Steven, Stephanie
Stevie name art
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FAQ
What does the name Stevie mean?
Stevie means “diminutive of Stephen or Stephanie”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Stevie?
Stevie is usually pronounced STEE-vee (/ˈstiːvi/).
Is Stevie a popular name?
In 2025, Stevie ranked #203 among girls' names in the United States, given to 1,496 baby girls, according to US Social Security Administration data. Its peak year was 2025 (1,496 babies).
What are nicknames for Stevie?
Steve.
What are other forms of Stevie?
Steven, Stephanie.
What are good sibling names for Stevie?
Sister: Scottie, Blake. Brother: Tate, Justin.
Similar names
Paige · Samantha · Mae · Pearl · Winter · Hallie
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.