The name Steph is of Greek origin and means "crown" or "wreath." It is a shortened form of the Greek male name Stephen, which was used by early Christian martyrs and saints. In ancient times, a wreath or crown was often awarded to victorious athletes in competitions such as the Olympic Games.
The name Steph has been popular for centuries, with its usage dating back to biblical times. It is mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible as one of the first seven deacons chosen by the apostles. Saint Stephen is also considered the first Christian martyr, who was stoned to death for his faith.
Despite being historically associated with males, Steph has become increasingly popular as a unisex name in recent years. It has gained popularity due to its uniqueness and modern sound, while still carrying the rich historical significance of its longer form, Stephen.
The data provided shows the annual number of births with the name Steph in the United States from 1959 to 1971. Over this period of time, there was a total of 66 babies named Steph born each year.
During these years, the popularity of the name varied slightly. The highest number of births occurred in 1960 with 11 newborns named Steph. However, two years later, in 1962 and 1963, the number of births dropped to a low of 6 per year.
The data also shows that there was a gap of six years between 1964 and 1970 with no reported statistics for the name Steph. However, in 1970 and 1971, the number of births with the name Steph increased again to 7 and 8 respectively.
Overall, while the popularity of the name Steph fluctuated over this period, it remained a relatively uncommon name with an average of approximately 9 births per year.