Staphon
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "crown" or "a garland of flowers".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Staphon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Staphon today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Staphon births was 1998 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Staphon. 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 Staphon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1998
7 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#8,330
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Staphon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Staphon 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 Staphon 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Staphon
The name Staphon has its origins in ancient Greece, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "staphyle," meaning "grape," and is believed to have been initially used as a nickname or descriptor for someone who worked with grapes or vineyards.
In the 4th century BCE, there are records of a Greek philosopher named Staphon from the city of Naucratis in Egypt. He was a student of the renowned thinker Plato and is mentioned in several ancient texts, including Diogenes Laertius' "Lives of Eminent Philosophers."
During the Hellenistic period, the name Staphon gained popularity among Greek settlers in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Egypt and the Levant. It was used as a personal name by individuals from various social classes, including merchants, artisans, and even members of the elite.
One notable figure with the name Staphon was a general in the army of Seleucus I Nicator, one of the successors of Alexander the Great. He lived in the 3rd century BCE and played a crucial role in the establishment of the Seleucid Empire.
In the 2nd century BCE, a Greek astronomer and mathematician named Staphon of Alexandria made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics. He is credited with developing a method for calculating the positions of the planets, which was later refined by Ptolemy.
During the Roman era, the name Staphon was adopted by some individuals in the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire, where Greek culture and language had a strong influence. One such person was Staphon of Ephesus, a notable physician who lived in the 1st century CE and wrote on the topic of gynecology.
Another historical figure with the name Staphon was a Christian martyr from Byzantium, who lived in the 3rd century CE. He was executed for his religious beliefs during the persecution of Christians under the Roman emperor Diocletian.
While the name Staphon was primarily used in the ancient Greek world, it also found its way into other cultures and languages over time, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, its usage declined significantly after the decline of the Byzantine Empire, and it has remained relatively uncommon in modern times.
People
Staphon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Staphon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Staphon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Staphon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Staphon 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Staphon a common name?
We classify Staphon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Staphon most popular?
The single biggest year for Staphon was 1998, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Staphon is about 28 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 Staphon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Staphon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Staphon 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 Staphon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Staphon 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 Staphon 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 share the name Staphon?
You can see how many people share the name Staphon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.