Stepehen
Crowned; victor's crown; Greek origin meaning "wreath, crown".
Name Census estimates that about 23 living Americans carry the first name Stepehen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Stepehen today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Stepehen births was 1949 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Stepehen. 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 Stepehen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
23
~ 1 in 14,902,363 Americans
Peak year
1949
6 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1986 SSA rank
#7,685
Tracked since 1949
Popularity
Stepehen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Stepehen from the 1940s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 15 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
Stepehen 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 Stepehen 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 Stepehen
The given name Stepehen is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, which means "crown" or "wreath." It originated in the ancient Greek language and culture, dating back to the 5th century BCE. The name was initially associated with the laurel wreaths worn by victors in athletic competitions and military triumphs.
In early Christian history, the name gained significance as Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, was stoned to death in Jerusalem around 33 CE. His name is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament. This association with the saint contributed to the popularity of the name among early Christians.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Plutarch, who lived in the 1st century CE. He mentioned a Greek philosopher named Stephanus who lived during the 3rd century BCE.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Stepehen. One prominent example is Stephen I, who served as Pope from 254 to 257 CE and is considered a saint in the Catholic Church. Another is Stephen of Hungary, who reigned as the first King of Hungary from 1000 to 1038 CE and played a crucial role in the establishment of Christianity in the region.
In the realm of literature, Stephen Hawking (1942-2018), the renowned English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author, left an indelible mark with his groundbreaking work on black holes and the origins of the universe. His book "A Brief History of Time" became an international bestseller.
The name also has a significant presence in the world of sports. Stephen Curry (born 1988), an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors, is widely regarded as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history and has won multiple championships and MVP awards.
Another notable figure is Stephen King (born 1947), the prolific American author known for his works in the horror and supernatural fiction genres. His novels, such as "The Shining," "It," and "The Stand," have captivated readers worldwide and have been adapted into numerous films and television series.
People
Stepehen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Stepehen 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
Stepehen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Stepehen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 23 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Stepehen 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 14,902,363 US residents.
Is Stepehen a common name?
We classify Stepehen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 42.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 26 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Stepehen most popular?
The single biggest year for Stepehen was 1949, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Stepehen is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Stepehen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Stepehen 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.
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.