Stephen
girl nameStephen entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1281 in 1967, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1281
peak (1967)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3198 |
| 1920s | #3609 |
| 1930s | #3098 |
| 1940s | #1856 |
| 1950s | #1773 |
| 1960s | #1715 |
| 1970s | #1568 |
| 1980s | #1643 |
| 1990s | #5531 |
| 2000s | #11729 |
Living bearers
About 2,500 people named Stephen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Stephen alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Stephen in 2025?
- Stephen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Stephen most popular?
- Stephen peaked in 1967, reaching #1281 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Stephen with classmates?
- Stephen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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