Name Legacy

Stephen

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Stephen was most popular in 1952, when 23,082 American babies were given the name — ranking #35 that year. In 2025 it ranked #766, with 829 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 867,669 people named Stephen.

Most popular in1952
Rank that year#35
Births that year23,082
Total since 1880867,669

Stephen over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Stephen’s peak in 1952. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Greek · "crown, garland"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org