Stafan
A masculine form of the Latin name Stephanus, derived from the Greek word "stephanos" meaning "crown".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Stafan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Stafan today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Stafan births was 1995 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Stafan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Stafan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1995
5 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
1995 SSA rank
#10,119
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Stafan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Stafan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Stafan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Stafan
The name Stafan is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, which means "crown" or "wreath." The earliest known use of this name dates back to ancient Greece, where it was a common name among the Greeks.
In the New Testament of the Bible, the name Stephanos is mentioned as one of the first deacons of the early Christian church in Jerusalem. According to the Acts of the Apostles, Stephanos was martyred for his faith, becoming the first Christian martyr. This association with early Christianity likely contributed to the widespread use of the name in various forms throughout Europe.
The name Stafan is a variation of the Greek name that evolved through different languages and cultures. In Old English, the name was spelled as Stefanus, and in Old Norse, it was spelled as Stefnir. These variations eventually led to the modern spelling of Stafan.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Stafan was Stafan, King of Sweden, who ruled from around 1060 to 1084 CE. He was instrumental in introducing Christianity to Sweden and is known for his efforts in promoting the faith throughout the region.
Another notable figure was Stafan Dušan, who ruled as the Emperor of Serbs and Greeks from 1331 to 1355 CE. He was a prominent ruler who expanded the Serbian Empire and is remembered for his legal code, known as the Dušan's Code.
In the realm of literature, Stafan Zweig (1881-1942) was an Austrian novelist, playwright, and biographer who gained worldwide fame for his works. He is considered one of the most famous writers of the early 20th century.
In the field of science, Stafan Banach (1892-1945) was a Polish mathematician who made significant contributions to functional analysis and modern mathematics. The Banach spaces and the Banach-Tarski paradox are named after him.
Finally, Stafan Edberg (born 1966) is a former Swedish professional tennis player who was ranked as the world's number one player for several years in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He won eleven Grand Slam singles titles, including two Wimbledon championships, and was known for his exceptional serve-and-volley game.
People
Stafan + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Stafan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Stafan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Stafan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Stafan a common name?
We classify Stafan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Stafan most popular?
The single biggest year for Stafan was 1995, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Stafan is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Stafan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Stafan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Stafan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Stafan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Stafan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Stafan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Stafan as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Stafan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.