Maeve Steinbach

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Maeve Steinbach — she who intoxicates
380K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
2010s Peak popularity
Gender
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Maeve Steinbach is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Maeve is a feminine given name of Celtic origin. From Irish Gaelic Medb, meaning 'she who intoxicates' or 'mead.' Queen Medb of Connacht is the powerful protagonist of the Ulster Cycle epic. The surname Steinbach: Debbie Steinbach (born 1953), American golfer Eckehard Steinbach, German engineer Emil Steinbach (1846–1907), Austrian statesman Eric Steinbach (born 1980), American football player Erika Steinbach (born 1943), German politician Erwin von Steinbach (1244–1318), German architect of the Muenster of Strasbourg Fritz Steinbach (1855–1916), German composer Haim Steinbach (born 1944), American artist Klaus Steinbach (born 1953), German swimmer Larry Steinbach (1900–1967), American football player Laura Steinbach (born 1985), German handball player Michael Steinbach (born 1969), retired German rower . Maeve is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 380K people globally, with the highest concentration in Ireland. The name Maeve reached peak popularity in the 2010s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Maeve

Meaning: she who intoxicates

Celtic

From Irish Gaelic Medb, meaning 'she who intoxicates' or 'mead.' Queen Medb of Connacht is the powerful protagonist of the Ulster Cycle epic.

Surname: Steinbach

English

Debbie Steinbach (born 1953), American golfer Eckehard Steinbach, German engineer Emil Steinbach (1846–1907), Austrian statesman Eric Steinbach (born 1980), American football player Erika Steinbach (born 1943), German politician Erwin von Steinbach (1244–1318), German architect of the Muenster of Strasbourg Fritz Steinbach (1855–1916), German composer Haim Steinbach (born 1944), American artist Klaus Steinbach (born 1953), German swimmer Larry Steinbach (1900–1967), American football player Laura Steinbach (born 1985), German handball player Michael Steinbach (born 1969), retired German rower .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Maeve is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Ireland 33%
United Kingdom 38%
United States 22%
Australia 7%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Maeve by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Maeve has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Medb
  • Mab
  • Mavis

Notable People Named Maeve Steinbach

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Maeve Steinbach:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Maeve?
The first name Maeve originates from Celtic. From Irish Gaelic Medb, meaning 'she who intoxicates' or 'mead.' Queen Medb of Connacht is the powerful protagonist of the Ulster Cycle epic.
When was Maeve most popular?
The name Maeve reached its peak popularity during the 2010s.
What is the origin of the surname Steinbach?
The surname Steinbach originates from English. Debbie Steinbach (born 1953), American golfer Eckehard Steinbach, German engineer Emil Steinbach (1846–1907), Austrian statesman Eric Steinbach (born 1980), American football player Erika Steinbach (born 1943), German politician Erwin von Steinbach (1244–1318), German architect of the Muenster of Strasbourg Fritz Steinbach (1855–1916), German composer Haim Steinbach (born 1944), American artist Klaus Steinbach (born 1953), German swimmer Larry Steinbach (1900–1967), American football player Laura Steinbach (born 1985), German handball player Michael Steinbach (born 1969), retired German rower .
What are the origins of the name Maeve Steinbach?
The name Maeve Steinbach combines two different traditions: the first name Maeve has Celtic roots, while the surname Steinbach originates from English.
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