The baby name Steff is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /stɛf/ (STEF).
The baby name Steff is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /stɛf/ (STEF).
Steff is in Origin.
Steff is a modern short form of the Stephen/Steven and Stephanie/Stefanie family, ultimately from Greek Stephanos meaning crown/garland, via Latin Stephanus and medieval European forms. Used as a casual, gender-neutral diminutive in English, it also appears in Wales as a pet name for Steffan. The double-f spelling gives it a crisp, contemporary look while preserving the classic sense of honor and victory.
Though borne informally for centuries wherever Stephen/Stephanie thrived - thanks to Saint Stephen, medieval kings, and widespread Christian use - Steff as an independent given name gained visibility in the late 20th century alongside nickname-style first names. Related variants and cognates include Steph, Stef, Steffi/Steffie, Stevie; Stephen, Steven, Stephan, Stefan, Stefano; Etienne, Esteban; and feminine forms Stephanie, Stefanie, Stefania. Steff works as a lively standalone or an approachable nickname, balancing timeless roots with modern brevity.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HT | Girls | 0 | #23 | 1 | 950 |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| BG | 0 | #81 | 2 | 1,799 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| EC | 0 | #120 | 2 | 2,502 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| CR | 0 | #162 | 4 | 5,526 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #186 | 5 | 4,850 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #217 | 4 | 4,970 |
| Belgium | Boys | 2000 | #220 | 21 | 418 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 3,850 |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #228 | 4 | 3,559 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #248 | 2 | 6,293 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #261 | 3 | 7,056 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #275 | 4 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 5,122 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #328 | 5 | 7,401 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #337 | 4 | 6,459 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #339 | 5 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #347 | 5 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #361 | 2 | 8,539 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #367 | 3 | 8,477 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #374 | 17 | 13,098 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #383 | 60 | 2,180 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #388 | 2 | 7,057 |
| Germany | 0 | #392 | 46 | 2,542 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #403 | 6 | 11,440 |
| BO | 0 | #405 | 4 | 6,868 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #438 | 8 | 8,339 | |
| CO | 0 | #470 | 11 | 7,768 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #471 | 4 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #474 | 14 | 10,188 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #492 | 41 | 11,342 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #506 | 10 | 19,177 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #514 | 5 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #520 | 4 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #522 | 5 | 12,621 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #532 | 5 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #533 | 9 | 7,500 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #542 | 4 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #564 | 2 | 10,162 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #577 | 10 | 18,916 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #593 | 5 | 20,968 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #627 | 4 | 8,289 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #635 | 207 | 4,949 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #647 | 5 | 9,488 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #648 | 3 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #688 | 3 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #767 | 186 | 5,697 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #824 | 3 | 15,093 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #853 | 99 | 5,873 |
| TN | 0 | #863 | 3 | 13,765 | |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #870 | 74 | 14,861 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #909 | 7 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #921 | 10 | 5,610 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #922 | 5 | 14,506 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #926 | 10 | 25,931 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #941 | 15 | 5,933 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #972 | 12 | 5,561 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #977 | 5 | 15,656 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #984 | 11 | 24,821 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #986 | 7 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,030 | 4 | 16,355 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,038 | 41 | 16,140 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,106 | 78 | 17,781 |
| MA | 0 | #1,116 | 13 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,119 | 23 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,161 | 18 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,178 | 5 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,417 | 30 | 9,415 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,436 | 36 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,686 | 6 | 28,008 |
Steff is popular in 62 countries — most recent births per country:
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