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Stephen

Stephen is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#313

How popular is Stephen?

Popularity in the United States

Stephen has been given to 863,147 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 1,637 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Stephen per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Stephen has been given to 6,353 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 1990s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Stephen per year in France, 1900–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 1,052 people called Stephen living in Spain, with an average age of 54.3.

863,147 Babies named since 1880
1950s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Stephen

Is Stephen a boy's or a girl's name?

Stephen is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Stephen?

Stephen has been given to 863,147 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.