Boy
Stefan
crown, garland
About Stefan
Stefan stands as a testament to international sophistication and timeless appeal. Strong and straightforward, this name transcends borders effortlessly, recognized and appreciated across numerous cultures and languages. The crisp pronunciation and clean spelling make Stefan immediately accessible while maintaining an elegant European flair.
What sets Stefan apart is its versatility—it fits comfortably in boardrooms and playgrounds alike, adapting to any environment without losing its distinctive character. The name suggests someone reliable and capable, with natural leadership qualities and quiet confidence. Stefan has been consistently used across generations without ever becoming overly trendy or dated, occupying that sweet spot of familiar yet distinctive.
Parents selecting Stefan often appreciate its no-nonsense quality combined with subtle sophistication. It's a name that doesn't try too hard or demand excessive attention, yet it makes a solid, positive impression. Stefan works beautifully as both a first name and in combination with various middle and last names, offering excellent flow and compatibility.
Popularity of the Name Stefan
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | #956 | ||||
| 1950 | #955 | ||||
| 1951 | #912 | ||||
| 1952 | #924 | ||||
| 1953 | #937 | ||||
| 1954 | #944 | ||||
| 1955 | #1000 | ||||
| 1956 | #806 | ||||
| 1957 | #963 | ||||
| 1959 | #792 | ||||
| 1960 | #678 | ||||
| 1961 | #633 | ||||
| 1962 | #585 | ||||
| 1963 | #584 | ||||
| 1964 | #662 | ||||
| 1965 | #616 | ||||
| 1966 | #625 | ||||
| 1967 | #563 | ||||
| 1968 | #593 | #212 | |||
| 1969 | #533 | #190 | |||
| 1970 | #455 | #157 | |||
| 1971 | #510 | #144 | |||
| 1972 | #490 | #123 | |||
| 1973 | #490 | #138 | |||
| 1974 | #542 | #138 | #315 | ||
| 1975 | #543 | #129 | #317 | ||
| 1976 | #561 | #146 | #285 | ||
| 1977 | #555 | #154 | #328 | ||
| 1978 | #567 | #172 | #322 | ||
| 1979 | #600 | #189 | #267 | ||
| 1980 | #562 | #267 | |||
| 1981 | #566 | #203 | |||
| 1982 | #536 | #172 | |||
| 1983 | #522 | #260 | |||
| 1984 | #454 | #200 | |||
| 1985 | #414 | #318 | |||
| 1986 | #375 | #210 | #363 | ||
| 1987 | #377 | #183 | #231 | ||
| 1988 | #346 | #189 | #233 | ||
| 1989 | #346 | #179 | #158 | ||
| 1990 | #366 | #99 | #174 | ||
| 1991 | #339 | #148 | #165 | #187 | |
| 1992 | #376 | #143 | #208 | #179 | |
| 1993 | #383 | #144 | #188 | #202 | |
| 1994 | #396 | #152 | #166 | #210 | |
| 1995 | #429 | #125 | #218 | #199 | |
| 1996 | #480 | #188 | #157 | #207 | |
| 1997 | #447 | #185 | #147 | #240 | #216 |
| 1998 | #530 | #204 | #178 | #278 | #267 |
| 1999 | #554 | #197 | #205 | #220 | #214 |
| 2000 | #571 | #244 | #328 | #345 | #255 |
| 2001 | #625 | #279 | #264 | #243 | #239 |
| 2002 | #662 | #273 | #221 | #387 | #275 |
| 2003 | #697 | #342 | #267 | #223 | #258 |
| 2004 | #797 | #328 | #296 | #321 | |
| 2005 | #800 | #353 | #338 | #289 | |
| 2006 | #887 | #382 | #349 | #270 | #279 |
| 2007 | #938 | #443 | #319 | #298 | #327 |
| 2009 | #984 | #466 | #467 | #420 | |
| 2010 | #876 | #474 | #486 | #407 | |
| 2011 | #880 | #422 | #383 | #416 | |
| 2012 | #935 | #331 | #377 | #426 | |
| 2013 | #837 | #424 | #598 | #517 | |
| 2014 | #855 | #340 | #378 | #448 | |
| 2015 | #800 | #365 | #496 | #420 | |
| 2016 | #854 | #360 | #311 | #420 | |
| 2017 | #751 | #335 | #315 | #500 | |
| 2018 | #881 | #291 | #310 | #650 | |
| 2019 | #861 | #257 | #431 | #276 | #549 |
| 2020 | #881 | #280 | #234 | #493 | |
| 2021 | #895 | #300 | #325 | #646 | |
| 2022 | #951 | #332 | #318 | #591 | |
| 2023 | #962 | #360 | #348 | #676 | |
| 2024 | #996 | #403 | #290 | #696 | |
| 2008 | #531 | #408 | #401 | ||
| 2025 | #453 | #414 | #674 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Stefan
Names Similar to Stefan
Nicknames for Stefan
- Stef
- Steve
- Fan
- Fanny
Famous People Named Stefan
| Stefan Edberg | Swedish tennis player |
| Stefan Zweig | Austrian writer and novelist |
| Stefan Persson | Swedish businessman and chairman of H&M |
| Stefan Löfven | Swedish politician and former Prime Minister |
| Stefan Effenberg | German footballer |
| Stefan Bellof | German racing driver |
| Stefan Bradl | German motorcycle racer |
| Stefan Kießling | German footballer |
| Stefan Sagmeister | Austrian-born graphic designer |
| Stefan Karl Stefansson | Icelandic actor known for his role as Robbie Rotten in "LazyTown" |
| Stefan Frei | Swiss-born American soccer player |
| Stefan de Vrij | Dutch footballer |
| Stefan Janoski | American professional skateboarder |
| Stefan Schumacher | German road bicycle racer |
| Stefan Molyneux | Canadian philosopher and YouTuber |
| Stefan Dohr | German French horn player |
| Stefan Bradbury | New Zealand speed skater |
| Stefan Johansen | Norwegian footballer |
Characters Named Stefan
| Stefan Salvatore | Character from the book and TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Stefan Urquelle | Character from the TV series "Family Matters" |
| Stefan Cassadine | Character from the soap opera "General Hospital" |
| Stefan O. DiMera | Character from the soap opera "Days of Our Lives" |
| Stefan St. John | Character from the TV series "Supernatural" |
| Stefan Richter | Character from the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Stefan Hale | Character from the TV series "Teen Wolf" |
| Stefan Lindemann | Character from the film "The Edukators" |
| Stefan Sagittarius | Character from the book series "The Wardstone Chronicles" |
| Stefan Valescu | Character from the book series "The Immortals" |
| Stefan Dharma | Character from the TV series "Nashville" |
| Stefan Schlecter | Character from the TV series "The Blacklist" |
| Stefan Jaworski | Character from the TV series "Heartland" |
| Stefan Molyneux | Character from the film "The Trouble with Dad" |
| Stefan Hauser | Character from the film "New Police Story" |
| Stefan Lukas | Character from the TV series "The Break" |
| Stefan Tanzic | Character from the TV series "Berlin Station" |
| Stefan Lange | Character from the TV series "Criminal Minds" |
| Stefan Hríb | Character from the TV series "Eastern Bloc Stories" |
| Stefan Paszek | Character from the TV series "Unit 1" |