Stefphon
Masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Stephen.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Stefphon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Stefphon today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Stefphon births was 1988 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Stefphon. 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 Stefphon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1988
5 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
1988 SSA rank
#8,346
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Stefphon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Stefphon 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 Stefphon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Stefphon
The name Stefphon is a relatively modern name with uncertain origins. It appears to be a combination of the more common names Stefan and Stephon, both of which have their roots in ancient Greek.
The name Stefan is derived from the Greek word "stephanos," meaning "crown" or "wreath." It was a popular name among early Christians, who associated it with the concept of martyrdom and the crown of life promised to those who remained faithful. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name was Saint Stephen, who was stoned to death for his Christian beliefs in the 1st century AD.
On the other hand, Stephon is a variant spelling of the name Stephen, which also comes from the Greek "stephanos." This name gained popularity in the English-speaking world after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.
As for the name Stefphon itself, there are no clear records of its usage throughout history. It is likely a more recent combination of the two names, possibly created in the 20th or 21st century.
However, it is worth noting that some notable individuals have borne the names Stefan or Stephen, which are closely related to Stefphon. For example, Stefan Zweig (1881-1942) was an Austrian novelist and playwright, while Stephen Hawking (1942-2018) was a renowned theoretical physicist and cosmologist.
Other famous bearers of these related names include Stefan Edberg (born 1966), a Swedish tennis player; Stephen King (born 1947), an American author of horror and suspense novels; and Stephen Curry (born 1988), an American professional basketball player.
While the name Stefphon may be relatively new, its components have a rich history spanning centuries and cultures, ultimately rooted in the ancient Greek language and the early days of Christianity.
People
Stefphon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Stefphon 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
Stefphon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Stefphon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Stefphon 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 Stefphon a common name?
We classify Stefphon 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 Stefphon most popular?
The single biggest year for Stefphon was 1988, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Stefphon is about 37 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 Stefphon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Stefphon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Stefphon 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 Stefphon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Stefphon 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 Stefphon 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 the name Stefphon?
Find out how many people have the name Stefphon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.