Boys name · Illinois
Steve in Illinois
Steve was the 1454th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 5 babies named Steve that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 14,091 babies Steve.
Popularity over time
Steve in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 23 | 73rd |
| 1926 | 63 | 134th |
| 1942 | 169 | 75th |
| 1958 | 605 | 39th |
| 1973 | 92 | 140th |
| 1989 | 36 | 313th |
| 2005 | 24 | 474th |
| 2025 | 5 | 1454th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 73rd in 1910 to 1454th in 2025.
The most babies named Steve in Illinois in a single year was 667, in 1959. Its best showing was 38th among boys names in 1959.
Across the country, Steve reached its best rank of 20th in Idaho (1947). See Steve in every state →
How popular is Steve in Illinois?
Steve was the 1454th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 5 babies named Steve that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 14,091 babies Steve.
How many babies are named Steve in Illinois?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Steve in Illinois. The most babies named Steve in Illinois in a single year was 667, in 1959.
What is the rank of Steve in Illinois?
Steve ranked 1454th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 38th among boys names in 1959.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.