Stafon
A masculine name derived from Stephen, meaning "crown" or "wreath".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Stafon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Stafon today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Stafon births was 1996 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Stafon. 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 Stafon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1996
5 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#10,337
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Stafon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Stafon 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 Stafon 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 Stafon
The name Stafon is believed to have its origins in the Germanic languages, with roots that can be traced back to the Old High German period, which spanned from around the 5th to the 11th centuries. The name is thought to derive from the Proto-Germanic word "staf-", meaning "staff" or "rod," and the suffix "-on," which was a common ending for personal names during that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stafon can be found in the Carolingian manuscripts of the 9th century, where it was spelled "Stafun." These manuscripts were produced during the reign of the Carolingian dynasty, which ruled over a vast empire that encompassed much of Western and Central Europe.
In the 11th century, the name appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and taxation in England, commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book lists several individuals with variations of the name, such as "Stafun" and "Stafwine."
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Stafon enjoyed some popularity in various regions of Europe. One notable bearer of the name was Stafon of Locres, a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 4th century BC. Although the exact spelling of his name may have varied, he is considered one of the earliest recorded individuals with a name resembling Stafon.
In the 16th century, Stafon Lauterbach, a German Lutheran theologian and reformer, was born in 1548 in Saxony. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and authored several theological works.
Another notable figure with the name Stafon was Stafon Sturluson, an Icelandic historian, poet, and politician who lived from 1238 to 1284. He is renowned for his contributions to Icelandic literature, including the compilation of the Prose Edda, a collection of Old Norse myths and legends.
In the 19th century, Stafon Kovalevsky, a Russian mathematician and mechanical engineer, made significant contributions to the field of mechanics. He was born in 1858 and is particularly known for his work on the theory of spinning rigid bodies and the integration of partial differential equations.
It is worth noting that while the name Stafon has a rich historical heritage, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout most periods. The variations in spelling and pronunciation across different regions and languages have also contributed to its diverse forms over time.
People
Stafon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Stafon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Stafon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Stafon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Stafon 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 Stafon a common name?
We classify Stafon 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 Stafon most popular?
The single biggest year for Stafon was 1996, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Stafon is about 29 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 Stafon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Stafon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Stafon 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 Stafon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Stafon 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 Stafon 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 Stafon as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Stafon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.