Steve

Steve is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Steve isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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New York City Dog Name Database

1,241

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Steve is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Steve was, in the past month, the 911th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2025, Steve is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Steve was viewed 47 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Steve's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Steve is most adored in District of Columbia, Pennsylvania and Georgia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Arizona, Washington and Hawaii.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Steve.

Most popular breeds named Steve:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Chihuahua
3. Golden Retriever
4. Shetland Sheepdog
5. Dachshund

Steve is found in these categories:

independent

Conveys strength, self-reliance, and a nonchalant, carefree spirit.

superhero

Marvel's Captain America, real name Steve Rogers, inspires canine monikers.