Stephan Boy

Popularity: #852 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

Origin: Greek; Latin

Meaning: Greek: crown; Latin: to be crowned

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Stephan is derived from the Greek name 'Stephanos,' which means 'crown' or 'garland.' This etymology reflects the name's association with victory and honor, as crowns were often awarded to victors in ancient Greek athletic competitions. The name entered Latin as 'Stephanus,' which was subsequently adopted into Old French as 'Etienne' before making its way into Middle English as 'Steven' or 'Stephan.' The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Norman names were introduced into the English language.

Historically, the name Stephan 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 of the Bible, specifically in the Book of Acts, where he is stoned to death for his faith in the first century CE.

The veneration of Saint Stephen has been significant in Christian tradition, leading to the establishment of his feast day on December 26th, which is celebrated in various Christian denominations. Additionally, the name has been borne by various kings and nobles throughout European history, further cementing its status in the cultural lexicon.

Culturally, the name Stephan has been associated with themes of leadership and righteousness, often symbolizing moral integrity and the pursuit of justice. The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Steve and Stevie, which have been used affectionately in different contexts.

The enduring legacy of the name is evident in its continued use across various cultures and languages, reflecting its deep historical roots and the reverence associated with its meanings.

Famous people named Stephan

In this section, you will find notable people named Stephan. 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 Stephan who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Stephan Hawking is a theoretical physicist best known for A Brief History of Time, the theory of black holes, and his work on cosmology.

Stephan Curry is a professional basketball player best known for his time with the Golden State Warriors, winning multiple NBA championships and MVP awards.

Stephan Jenkins is a musician best known as the lead singer and songwriter of the band Third Eye Blind, known for hits like Semi-Charmed Life and Jumper.

Stephan El Shaarawy is a professional footballer best known for his time with AC Milan and the Italian national team.

Stephan Pastis is a cartoonist best known for creating the comic strip Pearls Before Swine.

Fictional characters named Stephan

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Stephan is a fictional character from the animated series The Lion Guard. He is a member of the Lion Guard who helps protect the Pride Lands alongside his friends.

Sibling suggestions

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

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Stephan. 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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Stephan was first seen in the United States in 1895.

Stephan has ranked as high as #814 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Ohio, and Florida.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Stephan 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 Stephan 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 Stephan.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 86 86 0
2024 97 97 0
2023 115 115 0
2022 116 116 0
2021 132 132 0
2020 153 153 0
2019 149 149 0
2018 143 143 0
2017 142 142 0
2016 175 175 0
2015 166 166 0
2014 160 160 0
2013 161 161 0
2012 142 142 0
2011 166 166 0
2010 162 162 0
2009 164 164 0
2008 162 162 0
2007 192 192 0
2006 193 193 0
2005 200 200 0
2004 205 205 0
2003 216 216 0
2002 228 228 0
2001 238 238 0
2000 242 242 0
1999 295 295 0
1998 310 310 0
1997 401 401 0
1996 371 371 0
1995 475 467 8
1994 479 479 0
1993 425 425 0
1992 513 508 5
1991 523 517 6
1990 575 570 5
1989 579 579 0
1988 541 532 9
1987 575 566 9
1986 484 476 8
1985 468 459 9
1984 409 401 8
1983 365 360 5
1982 350 345 5
1981 314 303 11
1980 303 303 0
1979 292 292 0
1978 299 294 5
1977 275 275 0
1976 286 286 0
1975 287 282 5
1974 327 313 14
1973 327 314 13
1972 371 353 18
1971 369 359 10
1970 422 411 11
1969 449 439 10
1968 390 383 7
1967 403 393 10
1966 401 396 5
1965 411 405 6
1964 449 444 5
1963 442 437 5
1962 531 525 6
1961 441 435 6
1960 418 418 0
1959 382 382 0
1958 381 381 0
1957 464 464 0
1956 477 472 5
1955 493 493 0
1954 525 525 0
1953 470 470 0
1952 455 455 0
1951 444 444 0
1950 412 412 0
1949 373 373 0
1948 309 309 0
1947 313 313 0
1946 208 208 0
1945 154 154 0
1944 137 137 0
1943 143 143 0
1942 139 139 0
1941 88 88 0
1940 67 67 0
1939 58 58 0
1938 45 45 0
1937 31 31 0
1936 23 23 0
1935 26 26 0
1934 17 17 0
1933 31 31 0
1932 25 25 0
1931 11 11 0
1930 18 18 0
1929 15 15 0
1928 18 18 0
1927 22 22 0
1926 21 21 0
1925 25 25 0
1924 12 12 0
1923 20 20 0
1922 24 24 0
1921 33 33 0
1920 26 26 0
1919 28 28 0
1918 37 37 0
1917 45 45 0
1916 35 35 0
1915 39 39 0
1914 32 32 0
1913 27 27 0
1912 20 20 0
1911 9 9 0
1910 13 13 0
1908 6 6 0
1907 5 5 0
1906 5 5 0
1903 5 5 0
1899 8 8 0
1898 6 6 0
1895 5 5 0

Top States for Stephan (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
TX 12
26%
CA 11
24%
FL 6
13%
IL 6
13%
OH 6
13%
NY 5
11%