Stevette is a distinctive, feminine given name of American origin. It was coined by author Octavia E. Butler for one of her characters in the science fiction novel "Kindred," published in 1979. The name Stevette is believed to be derived from the combination of 'Steve' and 'ette,' suggesting it could be a feminization of the male name Steven or Stephen. However, there's no direct historical precedent for this name, making Stevette quite unique and uncommon. As of now, there are few individuals named Stevette worldwide, contributing to its rarity and distinctiveness.
"Stevette saw its peak popularity with 10 births in 1968, followed by another notable year with 6 births in 1970. After a gap of nearly two decades, there were again 5 births each in 1985 and 1990. In total, the name Stevette has been given to 26 newborns."