Stephens
boy nameStephens entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1630 in 1953, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#1630
peak (1953)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3083 |
| 1920s | #3843 |
| 1930s | #3642 |
| 1940s | #2792 |
| 1950s | #2601 |
| 1960s | #3260 |
| 1970s | #4959 |
| 1980s | #5836 |
| 1990s | #7494 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Stephens are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Stephens alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Stephens in 2025?
- Stephens is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Stephens most popular?
- Stephens peaked in 1953, reaching #1630 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Stephens with classmates?
- Stephens will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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