Find out how popular the first name Stefon has been for the last 48 years (from 1976 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Stefon by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Stefon is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 19 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Stefon.

The history of the first name Stefon

The name Stefon is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, which means "crown" or "wreath". It has its roots in ancient Greek culture, where wreaths made of laurel leaves were often used to crown victors in athletic competitions or as a symbol of honor and achievement.

The earliest known use of the name Stefon can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire in the 5th century AD. One of the first notable figures to bear this name was Stefon, a Byzantine monk and scholar who lived during the reign of Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century.

In the Middle Ages, the name Stefon was popularized among Eastern Orthodox Christians, particularly in regions influenced by Byzantine culture, such as Greece, Bulgaria, and parts of Russia. It was often associated with religious figures and saints, including Saint Stefon, a 9th-century martyr venerated in the Orthodox Church.

One of the most famous historical figures named Stefon was Stefon the Calligrapher, a renowned Byzantine scribe and artist who lived in the 10th century. His intricate and beautiful calligraphy works are still admired and studied today.

During the Renaissance period, the name Stefon gained popularity in Western Europe, particularly in Italy and France, where it was often spelled as "Stephane" or "Étienne". One notable figure from this era was Stefon Guazzalotti, an Italian painter and architect active in the 16th century.

In more recent times, the name Stefon has been used across various cultures and regions, although it remains more prevalent in Eastern European and Greek communities. Some notable individuals named Stefon include Stefon Harris, an American jazz musician and composer born in 1973, and Stefon Diggs, an American football player born in 1993, currently playing for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL.

While the name Stefon has undergone slight variations in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its Greek roots and association with crowns and honor have endured, making it a timeless and meaningful name with a rich historical legacy.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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