Stefin
A feminine diminutive form of the name Stephanie, derived from Greek meaning "crown" or "wreath".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Stefin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Stefin today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Stefin births was 2000 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Stefin. 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 Stefin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2000
6 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2000 SSA rank
#10,184
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Stefin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Stefin from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Stefin 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 Stefin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Stefin
The given name Stefin is a relatively modern variant of the more common name Stefan, which has its origins in the Greek word "stephanos," meaning "crown" or "wreath." The name gained popularity during the early Christian era, as it was associated with the concept of being crowned with martyrdom or being a "crown-bearer" for one's faith.
The earliest recorded use of the name Stefan can be traced back to the 3rd century AD, when it appeared in various early Christian texts and inscriptions. One notable early bearer of the name was Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, who was stoned to death around 33 AD for his unwavering faith in Jesus Christ.
As Christianity spread throughout Europe during the Middle Ages, the name Stefan became widespread, particularly in regions with strong Eastern Orthodox traditions. It was a popular choice among the ruling classes and nobility, with several notable historical figures bearing the name.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Stefan in a historical context is Stefan Nemanja (c. 1113-1199), the founder of the Serbian medieval state and the progenitor of the Nemanjić dynasty. Another notable figure was Stefan Dushan (c. 1308-1355), the Serbian king who ruled over a vast empire in the Balkans during the 14th century.
In the world of literature, the name Stefan was immortalized by the 16th-century Spanish novelist Miguel de Cervantes in his masterpiece "Don Quixote," where the character Stefan the Squire plays a significant role.
Moving forward in history, the name Stefan has been borne by several prominent figures in various fields, including Stefan Zweig (1881-1942), the renowned Austrian novelist and playwright, and Stefan Banach (1892-1945), the Polish mathematician who made significant contributions to functional analysis.
While the variant spelling "Stefin" is less common, it can be found in certain cultural contexts, particularly in regions influenced by Eastern European traditions. Notable bearers of this variant include Stefin Tsitsipas (born 1998), the Greek professional tennis player who has achieved considerable success on the ATP tour.
People
Stefin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Stefin 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
Stefin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Stefin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Stefin 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Stefin a common name?
We classify Stefin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Stefin most popular?
The single biggest year for Stefin was 2000, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Stefin is about 31 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 Stefin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Stefin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Stefin 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 Stefin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Stefin 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 Stefin 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 are called Stefin?
You can see how many Americans are named Stefin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.