Stefan Boy

Popularity: #721 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: STEH-fan /ˈstɛfən/

Origin: Greek; Latin

Meaning: Greek: crown; Latin: to be crowned

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Stefan has its roots in the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos), which translates to 'crown' or 'garland.' This etymology reflects the ancient practice of crowning victors in athletic competitions and symbolizes honor and achievement. The name was adopted into Latin as Stephanus and subsequently made its way into various languages, including Old French as Estienne, before arriving in English as Stephen and its variant Stefan.

The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Latin and Greek names were integrated into the English lexicon through the influence of Norman culture. Historically, the name Stefan has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Stephen, who is recognized as the first Christian martyr.

His story is recounted in the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Acts, where he is stoned to death for his faith around the year 34 CE. This association with martyrdom and early Christianity has contributed to the name's significance in Christian traditions.

Additionally, various kings and rulers throughout history have carried the name, such as Stefan Dušan, the Serbian emperor in the 14th century, who played a crucial role in the establishment of the Serbian Empire. Culturally, the name Stefan has resonated across various European cultures, often symbolizing leadership and valor.

In many Slavic countries, Stefan is a common name, often associated with saints and historical figures, reinforcing its enduring legacy. The diminutive form, Stefa, is also used in some cultures, highlighting the name's adaptability and continued relevance throughout the centuries.

Overall, the name Stefan embodies a rich tapestry of historical, cultural, and linguistic significance, reflecting its journey through time and across regions.

Famous people named Stefan

In this section, you will find notable people named Stefan. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Stefan who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Stefan who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Stefan Kießling is a former professional footballer best known for his time at Bayer Leverkusen and being a top scorer in the Bundesliga.

Stefan Sagmeister is a graphic designer and typographer best known for his work on album covers and the design firm Sagmeister & Walsh.

Stefan Molyneux is a podcaster and author best known for his discussions on philosophy and libertarianism.

Stefan Edberg is a former professional tennis player best known for winning six Grand Slam singles titles and being a world No. 1 player.

Stefan Raab is a television host and producer best known for his work on the show TV total and the Eurovision Song Contest in Germany.

Stefan James is an entrepreneur and author best known for his work in online business and personal finance education.

Fictional characters named Stefan

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Stefan Salvatore is a fictional character from the TV series The Vampire Diaries. He is a vampire who struggles with his nature and seeks redemption while navigating complex relationships with his brother and love interests.

Stefan is a fictional character from the animated series DuckTales. He is a young duck who is part of the main cast and often accompanies Scrooge McDuck on adventures.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Stefan, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

SebastianSamuelSophieSabrinaSiennaSilas

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Stefan. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

StephenStefanoStanleySimonSethSterlingSullivanSoren

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Stefan was first seen in the United States in 1910.

Stefan has ranked as high as #695 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Stefan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Stefan is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Stefan was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Stefan.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 219 219 0
2024 226 226 0
2023 234 234 0
2022 239 239 0
2021 257 257 0
2020 257 257 0
2019 258 258 0
2018 249 249 0
2017 314 314 0
2016 264 264 0
2015 293 293 0
2014 260 260 0
2013 256 256 0
2012 218 218 0
2011 238 238 0
2010 240 240 0
2009 202 202 0
2008 194 194 0
2007 212 212 0
2006 223 223 0
2005 241 241 0
2004 227 227 0
2003 274 274 0
2002 283 283 0
2001 304 304 0
2000 360 360 0
1999 362 362 0
1998 390 390 0
1997 503 503 0
1996 454 454 0
1995 530 530 0
1994 588 588 0
1993 601 601 0
1992 614 614 0
1991 725 719 6
1990 638 638 0
1989 673 668 5
1988 607 607 0
1987 520 514 6
1986 498 491 7
1985 436 423 13
1984 339 339 0
1983 256 256 0
1982 255 255 0
1981 228 228 0
1980 235 235 0
1979 204 204 0
1978 219 219 0
1977 232 227 5
1976 208 208 0
1975 220 220 0
1974 220 220 0
1973 252 252 0
1972 257 257 0
1971 257 257 0
1970 323 323 0
1969 217 217 0
1968 165 165 0
1967 178 178 0
1966 141 141 0
1965 155 155 0
1964 137 137 0
1963 183 183 0
1962 178 178 0
1961 154 154 0
1960 134 134 0
1959 94 94 0
1958 57 57 0
1957 63 63 0
1956 86 86 0
1955 57 57 0
1954 62 62 0
1953 59 59 0
1952 60 60 0
1951 60 60 0
1950 53 53 0
1949 53 53 0
1948 40 40 0
1947 41 41 0
1946 23 23 0
1945 21 21 0
1944 28 28 0
1943 18 18 0
1942 22 22 0
1941 9 9 0
1940 7 7 0
1939 16 16 0
1938 15 15 0
1937 6 6 0
1936 12 12 0
1935 9 9 0
1934 6 6 0
1933 7 7 0
1931 7 7 0
1929 8 8 0
1928 6 6 0
1927 8 8 0
1926 14 14 0
1925 8 8 0
1924 12 12 0
1923 9 9 0
1922 8 8 0
1921 10 10 0
1920 20 20 0
1919 12 12 0
1918 22 22 0
1917 20 20 0
1916 13 13 0
1915 12 12 0
1914 8 8 0
1913 9 9 0
1912 7 7 0
1911 5 5 0
1910 7 7 0

Top States for Stefan (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 32
18%
IL 21
12%
TX 18
10%
FL 17
10%
NY 13
7%
PA 11
6%
WA 11
6%
NJ 11
6%
OH 10
6%
GA 8
5%
MI 7
4%
IN 6
3%
NC 6
3%
MA 5
3%