Total births
495
Girls' name · since 1904
Steffie
Since 1904, U.S. Social Security records show 495 babies named Steffie, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 495
- total births
- 1904–1988
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
495 girls have been named Steffie since 1904, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Steffie has 495 recorded births among girls since 1904, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1910s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1904 to 1988.
- 495 total births
- 1904–1988 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
495 girls have been named Steffie since 1904, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1988.
- 495
- total births
- 1904–1988
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Steffie was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
48 babies were named Steffie in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Steffie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Steffie splits its recorded history at 1923: 27% of all births land in the more recent half, 73% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1904 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1918 peak of 48 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Steffie at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1904
Steffie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1904–1988
- Peak year (1918)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 85 years of records
Steffie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Steffie's strongest decade.
243 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Steffie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
243 births
- 1920s
1920s
212 births
- 1930s 13
1930s
13 births
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 243 births (49% of all-time use).
Steffie by state
Where Steffie concentrates geographically, total births since 1904
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 164 | 33.1% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 28 | 5.7% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 21 | 4.2% |
| #4 | Connecticut | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.0% |
Pennsylvania share of Steffie's total US births 33.1%
Even split
164 of 495 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Steffie? ▼
Since 1904, Social Security records show 495 babies named Steffie. The most recent recorded year was 1988. Its busiest year on record was 1918, with 48 births.
When was Steffie most popular? ▼
Steffie was most popular in the 1910s decade with 243 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Steffie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Steffie are Pennsylvania (164 births), Ohio (28 births), New Jersey (21 births).
How long has the name Steffie been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Steffie since 1904 -- 85 years through the most recent 1988 data.
What names are similar to Steffie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Stephanie, Stella, Stefanie, Stevie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Steffie's data
- Steffie's decade-level peak was the 1910s (243 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Steffies (164 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Steffie
Nearby Names Like Steffie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Steffie
Stephanie Girl
#534 745,148 births
Stella Girl
#49 206,906 births
Stefanie Girl
#5313 37,144 births
Stevie Girl
#209 17,746 births
Stephany Girl
#2753 15,171 births
Compare Steffie side by side: Steffie vs Stephanie Steffie vs Stella Steffie vs Stefanie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1904–1988 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Steffie: Baby Name Since 1904 - 495 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/steffie. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Steffie draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.