Stephen Boy

Popularity: #352 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationSTEE-vən / /ˈstiː.vən/

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: crown; Latin: to crown

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Stephen has its roots in the Greek name 'Stephanos', which means 'crown' or 'garland'. It has been a popular name in Christian tradition, largely due to Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. The name has been widely used across various cultures and languages, often associated with leadership and honor. Its usage has persisted through centuries, making it a classic choice in many societies.

Trend Summary

The name Stephen has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century and gradually declining since.

Similar Names

SimonSethSebastianSilasSterlingSorenStuartSullivan

Variants

  • Steven
  • Stefan
  • Stefano

International Variants

  • Esteban (Spanish)
  • Stefanos (Greek)
  • Stef (Dutch)
  • Stefano (Italian)

Famous people named Stephen

Stephen Hawking was a renowned theoretical physicist known for his work on black holes and cosmology.

Stephen King is a bestselling author famous for his horror novels, including 'It' and 'The Shining'.

Stephen Curry is a professional basketball player recognized for his exceptional shooting skills in the NBA.

Stephen Colbert is a television host and comedian known for his satirical news program, 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'.

Fictional characters named Stephen

Stephen Strange is the main character in the Marvel Comics universe, known as Doctor Strange, a sorcerer who protects Earth from mystical threats.

Stephen Dedalus is a character in James Joyce's novel 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man', representing the author's own experiences and artistic development.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Stephen was first seen in the United States in 1880. Stephen has ranked as high as #35 nationally, which occurred in 1952, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Stephen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Stephen (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 90
11%
CA 65
8%
NY 54
7%
FL 43
5%
PA 42
5%
NC 42
5%
VA 33
4%
OH 33
4%
GA 32
4%
SC 31
4%
IN 26
3%
TN 24
3%
IL 22
3%
LA 22
3%
AZ 21
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880176
1881147
1882201
1883140
1884165
1885158
1886181
1887165
1888187
1889164
1890156
1891140
1892178
1893175
1894174
1895179
1896164
1897194
1898195
1899178
1900181
1901158
1902210
1903200
1904178
1905246
1906207
1907273
1908280
1909314
1910350
1911486
1912928
19131,097
19141,486
19151,850
19161,877
19171,892
19181,843
19191,694
19201,771
19211,868
19221,722
19231,605
19241,636
19251,482
19261,335
19271,446
19281,336
19291,356
19301,257
19311,334
19321,389
19331,321
19341,424
19351,650
19361,862
19372,133
19382,726
19393,176
19404,422
19415,811
19427,503
19437,931
19447,795
19458,639
194611,833
194715,328
194817,060
194920,488
195020,511
195122,472
195223,054
195321,808
195421,879
195522,155
195621,204
195719,727
195817,961
195916,505
196016,263
196116,061
196215,615
196314,993
196414,967
196514,649
196614,743
196715,088
196814,762
196915,090
197014,760
197113,101
197211,037
19739,958
197410,101
19759,733
19769,726
19779,636
19789,855
19799,905
198010,063
198110,302
198210,631
198311,564
198412,096
198512,210
198611,875
198711,551
198811,607
198911,736
199011,943
199110,526
19929,308
19938,370
19947,482
19956,556
19966,008
19975,415
19985,013
19994,543
20004,137
20013,738
20023,349
20033,142
20042,851
20052,745
20062,552
20072,375
20082,092
20091,920
20101,820
20111,579
20121,568
20131,452
20141,452
20151,496
20161,379
20171,333
20181,245
20191,094
20201,023
2021958
2022918
2023898
2024864