Stepheno
A Greek masculine name derived from the word "stephanos" meaning "crown".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Stepheno. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Stepheno today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Stepheno births was 1982 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Stepheno. 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 Stepheno. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1982
6 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1982 SSA rank
#6,300
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Stepheno: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Stepheno 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 Stepheno 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Stepheno
The name Stepheno is a relatively obscure given name with roots that can be traced back to ancient Greece. It is derived from the Greek word "stephanos," which means "wreath" or "crown." This association likely stems from the practice of crowning victors with wreaths during ancient Greek athletic competitions or other significant events.
In its earliest forms, the name was spelled "Stephanus" or "Stefanos" and was primarily used by Greek families, particularly those residing in the regions of Attica, Macedonia, and the Peloponnese. Some historical records suggest that the name may have been borne by a few minor figures in ancient Greek mythology or literature, although concrete references are scarce.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Stepheno was Stepheno of Byzantium, a Greek grammarian and scholar who lived in the 6th century AD. He is known for his work titled "Ethnica," which provided descriptions of various cities and regions throughout the ancient world.
Another notable bearer of the name was Stepheno of Alexandria, a 7th-century mathematician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of geometry. He is believed to have been born and educated in Alexandria, Egypt, which was a renowned center of learning during that time.
In the Middle Ages, the name Stepheno was occasionally used in some parts of Europe, particularly in regions with Greek cultural influence. One example is Stepheno of Novgorod, a Russian monk and writer who lived in the 11th century and authored several religious texts.
During the Renaissance period, a few individuals with the name Stepheno gained recognition for their artistic or scholarly pursuits. Stepheno Bonsignori was an Italian painter and architect who lived in the 15th century and was known for his frescoes and architectural designs in various cities across Italy.
Another notable figure was Stepheno Guazzo, an Italian writer and courtier who lived in the 16th century. He is best known for his work "La Civil Conversatione," which provided advice and guidance on etiquette and social behavior in courtly circles.
While not a common name in modern times, Stepheno has occasionally been used as a given name in various parts of the world, perhaps as a nod to its historical and cultural roots. However, its usage has remained relatively rare compared to more widespread names of Greek origin, such as Stephen or Stavros.
People
Stepheno + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Stepheno: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Stepheno?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Stepheno 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Stepheno a common name?
We classify Stepheno as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Stepheno most popular?
The single biggest year for Stepheno was 1982, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Stepheno is about 42 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 Stepheno in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Stepheno a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Stepheno 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 Stepheno still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Stepheno 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 Stepheno 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 Stepheno as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.