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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Stephen — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Stephany|Stephenie
GreekBoy→ Stable

Stephen

STEE-vun · 2 syllables

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#377
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#377
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 40
Peak rank
#322 in 2020
5yr change
-14 ranks
Birth frequency
2.4 per 10,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #377 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Greek boy names
Stephen

Popularity score: 40  ·  SSA Rank: #377

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-14 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ClassicReligiousGreek RootHebrew InfluenceStrongTraditionalMale-dominant2-syllableTimelessPeak 1950s-1980s
Character
steadfast wisdomnoble integritycrowned achievementresolute character
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Stephens

resilientimaginativeprolificdarkauthentic
STRONG
High confidence

Stephen is a Greek boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #377 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -14 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#377 · niche
Stephen at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek 'stephanos' meaning 'crown' or 'wreath'. Associated with honor and victory in ancient times.
Language root:Greek · Hebrew
Peak rank:#322 in 2020
5yr change:-14 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Stephen Hawking
Physicist
Stephen King
Author
Stephen Colbert
Comedian and Television Host
Similar Sound
StevenStefanStefanoEthanStewart
Similar Style
AlexanderNicholasChristopherMichaelDavid
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Sibling names that pair naturally with Stephen
DanielMatthewPeterAndrewCatherineMargaretSarahElizabeth
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Stephen illustration
Name Intelligence
Stephen · Overview
Summary

Stephen is a Greek boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #377 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Stephen scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Classic · Religious · Strong character
Stephen carries a warm, serious, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
stephen.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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