Stepheon
An anglicized form of the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Stepheon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Stepheon today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Stepheon births was 1991 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Stepheon. 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 Stepheon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1991
5 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1991 SSA rank
#9,446
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Stepheon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Stepheon 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 Stepheon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Stepheon
The given name Stepheon has its origins in the ancient Greek language and culture, dating back to the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "stephanos," which means "crown" or "wreath." The name's earliest recorded use can be traced to various ancient Greek texts and historical accounts.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Stepheon was a prominent Athenian statesman and military leader who lived during the Peloponnesian War in the 5th century BC. He played a crucial role in the defense of Athens against the Spartan invasion and his name is mentioned in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Thucydides.
In the 3rd century BC, a philosopher and mathematician named Stepheon of Alexandria made significant contributions to the field of geometry. His works, though largely lost, are referenced by other ancient scholars, including Proclus and Pappus of Alexandria.
During the Byzantine era, a notable figure named Stepheon of Trebizond lived in the 13th century. He was a renowned scholar and theologian who wrote extensively on various subjects, including philosophy, theology, and rhetoric. His works were widely studied and influential during that period.
In the 15th century, a Greek artist and iconographer named Stepheon Lascaris gained recognition for his exceptional skills in creating religious icons and frescoes. His works adorned numerous churches and monasteries throughout the Byzantine Empire and are celebrated for their intricate details and vibrant colors.
Another individual named Stepheon Triantaphyllidis, born in 1884 and died in 1967, was a prominent Greek linguist and philologist. He played a significant role in the standardization of the Modern Greek language and was instrumental in the development of the official grammar rules and orthography.
It is important to note that while the name Stepheon has its roots in ancient Greek culture, its usage has been relatively rare throughout history. However, the name's connection to the concept of "crown" or "wreath" has likely contributed to its enduring symbolic meaning and appeal.
People
Stepheon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Stepheon 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
Stepheon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Stepheon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Stepheon 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 Stepheon a common name?
We classify Stepheon 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 Stepheon most popular?
The single biggest year for Stepheon was 1991, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Stepheon is about 34 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 Stepheon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Stepheon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Stepheon 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 Stepheon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Stepheon 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 Stepheon 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 Americans are named Stepheon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.