Stevan Boy

Popularity: #926 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: STEH-vahn //ˈstɛvən//

Origin: Slavic; Greek

Meaning: Slavic: 'crowned'; Greek: 'to be revered'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Stevan is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, which means "crown" or "garland." The Greek word 'stephanos' is rooted in the verb 'stephanoo,' meaning "to crown" or "to encircle." This name made its way into Latin as Stephanus and subsequently into Old French as Estienne, before evolving into various forms in different languages, including Stevan in Slavic contexts. The transition into English occurred through various channels, particularly during the Norman Conquest, which introduced many French names into the English lexicon.

Historically, the name Stevan has been associated with significant figures, most notably Saint Stephen, who is recognized as the first Christian martyr. His story is recounted in the New Testament, particularly in the Acts of the Apostles, where he is stoned to death for his faith in the 1st century CE.

The veneration of Saint Stephen has led to the name's enduring presence in Christian communities, particularly in Eastern Orthodox and Catholic traditions. The name has also been borne by various kings and rulers throughout history, adding to its regal connotations.

Culturally, the name Stevan, along with its variants, has been embraced in various regions, particularly in Slavic countries where it is often associated with strength and honor. The name has been celebrated in literature and folklore, symbolizing virtues such as bravery and leadership.

In some cultures, the diminutive form 'Stefan' is also used, which shares the same roots and historical significance. The name's association with nobility and martyrdom has contributed to its lasting resonance across different cultures and eras.

Famous people named Stevan

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

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

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Stevan Ridley is a former American football running back best known for playing with the New England Patriots, New York Jets, and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Stevan Jovetic is a Montenegrin professional footballer best known for playing with Fiorentina, Manchester City, and AS Monaco.

Stevan Mena is a filmmaker best known for directing films such as Malevolence, Bereavement, and the upcoming sequel to Malevolence.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Stevan. 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 Stevan was first seen in the United States in 1924.

Stevan has ranked as high as #1418 nationally, which occurred in 1953, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Ohio.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Stevan 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 Stevan 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 Stevan.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 12 12
2024 11 11
2023 8 8
2022 9 9
2021 11 11
2020 16 16
2019 12 12
2018 12 12
2017 16 16
2016 26 26
2015 28 28
2014 31 31
2013 23 23
2012 25 25
2011 29 29
2010 22 22
2009 27 27
2008 27 27
2007 33 33
2006 28 28
2005 35 35
2004 33 33
2003 52 52
2002 34 34
2001 37 37
2000 48 48
1999 46 46
1998 37 37
1997 42 42
1996 45 45
1995 40 40
1994 44 44
1993 72 72
1992 63 63
1991 60 60
1990 65 65
1989 76 76
1988 55 55
1987 51 51
1986 47 47
1985 55 55
1984 39 39
1983 63 63
1982 41 41
1981 44 44
1980 55 55
1979 57 57
1978 41 41
1977 34 34
1976 34 34
1975 42 42
1974 37 37
1973 43 43
1972 44 44
1971 58 58
1970 56 56
1969 70 70
1968 44 44
1967 46 46
1966 40 40
1965 47 47
1964 56 56
1963 56 56
1962 41 41
1961 55 55
1960 59 59
1959 77 77
1958 71 71
1957 76 76
1956 92 92
1955 94 94
1954 108 108
1953 125 125
1952 108 108
1951 118 118
1950 116 116
1949 93 93
1948 76 76
1947 77 77
1946 54 54
1945 33 33
1944 32 32
1943 31 31
1942 20 20
1941 17 17
1940 9 9
1939 11 11
1938 12 12
1937 5 5
1936 7 7
1933 5 5
1932 8 8
1924 9 9

Top States for Stevan (2015)

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 5
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