Stephane Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsteh-FAHN / stɛfɑːnFrench; Greek
Meaning
French: crown; Greek: crowned
Historical & Cultural Background
Stephane is a French variant of the name Stephen, which has roots in Greek. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in France and among French-speaking communities. It is often associated with nobility and leadership due to its meaning related to being crowned. The name has historical significance in Christianity, linked to Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr.
Trend Summary
The name Stephane has seen moderate popularity in French-speaking regions, with fluctuations over the decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Stéphane
International Variants
- Stefan (German)
- Stefano (Italian)
- Esteban (Spanish)
- Stephen (English)
Famous people named Stephane
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Stephane was first seen in the United States in 1961. Stephane has ranked as high as #1195 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, and California. In the past 5 years the name Stephane has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Stephane (2001)
State | Births | Share |
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FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1961 | 7 |
1962 | 6 |
1963 | 9 |
1964 | 7 |
1965 | 7 |
1966 | 6 |
1967 | 9 |
1968 | 16 |
1969 | 7 |
1970 | 10 |
1971 | 10 |
1972 | 21 |
1973 | 15 |
1974 | 11 |
1975 | 8 |
1976 | 19 |
1977 | 9 |
1979 | 14 |
1980 | 14 |
1982 | 12 |
1983 | 11 |
1984 | 15 |
1985 | 15 |
1986 | 16 |
1987 | 19 |
1988 | 13 |
1989 | 23 |
1990 | 32 |
1991 | 30 |
1992 | 18 |
1993 | 21 |
1994 | 13 |
1995 | 24 |
1996 | 17 |
1997 | 16 |
1998 | 9 |
1999 | 18 |
2000 | 20 |
2001 | 18 |
2002 | 10 |
2003 | 7 |
2004 | 14 |
2005 | 9 |
2006 | 11 |
2007 | 14 |
2008 | 12 |
2009 | 10 |
2010 | 7 |
2012 | 6 |
2013 | 6 |
2014 | 5 |
2015 | 5 |
2017 | 5 |
2018 | 5 |
2020 | 6 |
2023 | 5 |