Stevenn
Variant spelling of the masculine name Steven meaning "crown, wreath, or garland".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Stevenn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Stevenn today is around 65 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Stevenn births was 1959 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Stevenn. 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 Stevenn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1959
6 babies that year
Average age
65
years old
1959 SSA rank
#3,940
Tracked since 1959
Popularity
Stevenn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Stevenn 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 Stevenn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Stevenn
The given name Stevenn is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, which means "crown" or "wreath." It has its origins in ancient Greek culture and can be traced back to the 5th century BCE. The name was initially used to refer to a laurel wreath worn by victors in athletic competitions and later became a common name among Greek citizens.
During the early Christian era, the name Stephanos gained significance as it was borne by St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, who was stoned to death in Jerusalem around 36 CE. This association with the early Christian Church contributed to the name's popularity and spread throughout Europe.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Stevenn was Stephanus of Byzantium, a grammarian and lexicographer who lived in the 6th century CE. He is known for his work "Ethnika," a geographical dictionary that provides valuable information about ancient cities and their inhabitants.
Another notable figure with the name Stevenn was Stephanus of Tralles, a Byzantine mathematician and philosopher who lived in the 6th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is credited with introducing the concept of exponents.
In the 12th century, Stevenn of Tournai, a French canon lawyer and theologian, gained recognition for his work on canon law and his writings on the Decretum of Gratian, a foundational text of medieval canon law.
During the Renaissance period, Stevenn Gardiner (c. 1483-1555) was an English Catholic bishop and Lord Chancellor of England under King Henry VIII. He played a significant role in the English Reformation and was known for his opposition to the Protestant movement.
In more recent history, Stevenn Spielberg (born 1946) is a renowned American filmmaker and one of the most influential figures in the film industry. He has directed numerous critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including "Jaws," "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," and "Schindler's List."
These examples demonstrate the long-standing use of the name Stevenn across different cultures and time periods, reflecting its Greek roots and its association with significant historical figures, religious figures, and modern-day celebrities.
People
Stevenn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Stevenn 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
Stevenn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Stevenn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Stevenn 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 Stevenn a common name?
We classify Stevenn 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, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Stevenn most popular?
The single biggest year for Stevenn was 1959, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Stevenn is about 65 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 Stevenn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Stevenn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Stevenn 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 Stevenn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Stevenn 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 Stevenn 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 common is the name Stevenn?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Stevenn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.