Steeve is of French origin, derived from the Latin 'Stephenus', which means 'crown' or 'garland'. It is a variant spelling of Stephen and has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages. The name gained popularity in France during the 20th century and has since spread internationally.
"The name Steeve has seen a steady presence with five births each year in 2007, 2009, and 2017, followed by a slight increase to six births in 2021, and maintaining the same number with five births in 2022. In total, there have been 26 babies named Steeve born over these years."