Stephvon
A combination of the names Stephen and Vaughn, meaning "crowned conqueror" or "crowned fighter".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Stephvon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Stephvon today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Stephvon births was 1997 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Stephvon. 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 Stephvon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1997
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1997 SSA rank
#10,602
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Stephvon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Stephvon 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 Stephvon 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 Stephvon
The name Stephvon has its origins in the Gaelic language, originating from the ancient Celtic tribes that inhabited parts of modern-day Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. It derives from the Old Irish name "Stéphain," which itself is a variant of the Latin name "Stephanus," meaning "crown" or "garland."
This name gained widespread recognition and popularity during the early days of Christianity, as it was borne by Saint Stephen, one of the first deacons of the Christian Church and the first Christian martyr. The biblical account of his martyrdom is recorded in the Acts of the Apostles, where he was stoned to death for his unwavering faith.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Stephvon can be traced back to medieval Ireland, where it was used as a variation of the more common Gaelic name Stéphain. In those times, the name was often spelled as "Stefán" or "Steafán," reflecting the phonetic variations and dialects of the region.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Stephvon or its variations. One such figure was Stephvon of Ripon (c. 650 – 720), an Anglo-Saxon monk and scholar who is credited with introducing the Roman liturgy and the art of writing to the Kingdom of Northumbria in present-day England.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Stephvon of Blois (c. 1045 – 1102), a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the First Crusade and became the Count of Blois and Meaux. He played a significant role in the siege of Antioch and the capture of Jerusalem during the Crusades.
In the realm of literature, Stephvon Dedalus is the protagonist of James Joyce's celebrated novel "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" (1916). This fictional character's name is a nod to the ancient Greek myth of Daedalus and reflects the author's exploration of artistic identity and the search for personal freedom.
Moving to more recent times, Stephvon Hawking (1942 - 2018) was a renowned British theoretical physicist and cosmologist, widely regarded as one of the most brilliant scientific minds of our time. His groundbreaking work on black holes and the origins of the universe earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Lastly, Stephvon Curry (born 1988) is an American professional basketball player who has achieved legendary status in the NBA. As a point guard for the Golden State Warriors, he has won multiple NBA championships and has been recognized as one of the greatest shooters in the history of the game.
People
Stephvon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Stephvon 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
Stephvon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Stephvon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Stephvon 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 Stephvon a common name?
We classify Stephvon 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 Stephvon most popular?
The single biggest year for Stephvon was 1997, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Stephvon is about 28 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 Stephvon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Stephvon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Stephvon 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 Stephvon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Stephvon 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 Stephvon 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 Stephvon?
Find out how many people have the name Stephvon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.