How Many People Are Named Stephen?
866,834
people in the United States are named Stephen
1 in 386 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#57
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
0.2588%
Of US population
Peak Year
1952
23,081 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Biblical
Pronunciation:
STEEV-ən (English), STEF-ən (English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From the Greek name Στεφανος (Stephanos) meaning "crown", more precisely "that which surrounds". Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death, as told in Acts in the New Testament. He is regarded as the first Christian martyr. Due to him, the name became common in the Christian world. It was popularized in England by the Normans.... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 58.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
89,689
California
69,625
Pennsylvania
66,732
Massachusetts
47,793
Texas
47,467
Ohio
42,792
Illinois
38,007
New Jersey
32,990
Michigan
29,963
Florida
24,909
💡 Fun Facts About "Stephen"
- 864 babies were named Stephen in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1952
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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