Stevon
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "crown" or "garland".
Name Census estimates that about 699 living Americans carry the first name Stevon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Stevon today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Stevon births was 1992 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Stevon. 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.
People living today
699
~ 1 in 490,350 Americans
Peak year
1992
23 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,911
Tracked since 1948
Popularity
Stevon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Stevon from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 177 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Stevon 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 Stevon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Stevons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Stevon
The given name Stevon is believed to have originated from the Old English word "Stef" or "Stef-en," meaning "crown" or "garland." This name is rooted in ancient Anglo-Saxon culture and can be traced back to the 5th century AD when the Saxons began settling in Britain.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stevon can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical document mentions several individuals bearing variations of the name, such as Stefanus and Steuene.
In the 12th century, the name Stevon gained popularity among Christian families, as it was associated with the biblical figure of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr. This connection likely contributed to the name's widespread use during the Middle Ages.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Stevon. One of the earliest documented figures was Stevon of Blois (1097-1154), a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Second Crusade. Another prominent figure was Stevon Garnier (c. 1350-1419), a French philosopher and theologian known for his works on scholasticism.
In the 16th century, Stevon Jansen van der Schueren (1542-1629), a Flemish mathematician and astronomer, made significant contributions to the development of logarithms and celestial navigation. During the same period, Stevon Bathory (1533-1586), a Polish king and prince of Transylvania, was renowned for his military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire.
The 19th century saw the rise of Stevon Foster (1826-1864), an American songwriter and composer best known for his popular melodies, such as "Oh! Susanna" and "Camptown Races." Another notable figure from this era was Stevon Crane (1871-1900), an American novelist and poet celebrated for his works, including "The Red Badge of Courage."
While the name Stevon has undergone various spellings and variations throughout history, its origins and meanings have remained deeply rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture, reflecting the enduring influence of this name across centuries.
People
Stevon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Stevon 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
Stevon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Stevon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 699 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Stevon 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 490,350 US residents.
Is Stevon a common name?
We classify Stevon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 745 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Stevon most popular?
The single biggest year for Stevon was 1992, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Stevon is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Stevon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Stevon 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.