Boy
Stephen
crown, garland
About Stephen
A classic that has weathered centuries without losing dignity or appeal. Stephen represents traditional naming at its finest—established, respected, and perpetually appropriate. This name needs no justification or explanation; it simply is, carrying weight through sheer historical presence. Generations of accomplished individuals have borne this name, creating associations with reliability and capability. Stephen's versatility shines through its formal nature paired with friendly nickname options like Steve or Stevie. The name transcends trends, unaffected by the whims of popular culture or passing fads. It works equally well in academic, creative, or professional settings, never seeming out of place or inappropriate. Parents who select Stephen often value stability and tradition, seeking to give their sons a name with proven staying power. The slight spelling variation from Steven adds subtle distinction without complicating matters. Stephen ages gracefully, appropriate for every life stage without ever feeling dated or juvenile, offering timeless security in an ever-changing naming landscape.
Popularity of the Name Stephen
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #84 | ||||
| 1881 | #89 | ||||
| 1882 | #81 | ||||
| 1883 | #98 | ||||
| 1884 | #93 | ||||
| 1885 | #93 | ||||
| 1886 | #90 | ||||
| 1887 | #92 | ||||
| 1888 | #98 | ||||
| 1889 | #101 | ||||
| 1890 | #109 | ||||
| 1891 | #106 | ||||
| 1892 | #104 | ||||
| 1893 | #101 | ||||
| 1894 | #103 | ||||
| 1895 | #104 | ||||
| 1896 | #113 | ||||
| 1897 | #94 | ||||
| 1898 | #99 | ||||
| 1899 | #98 | ||||
| 1900 | #127 | #91 | |||
| 1901 | #109 | #89 | |||
| 1902 | #94 | #83 | |||
| 1903 | #96 | #86 | |||
| 1904 | #117 | #102 | |||
| 1905 | #93 | #113 | |||
| 1906 | #102 | #79 | |||
| 1907 | #95 | #109 | |||
| 1908 | #94 | #90 | |||
| 1909 | #91 | #96 | |||
| 1910 | #96 | #105 | |||
| 1911 | #84 | #118 | |||
| 1912 | #88 | #104 | |||
| 1913 | #86 | #108 | |||
| 1914 | #80 | #111 | |||
| 1915 | #86 | #142 | |||
| 1916 | #87 | #97 | |||
| 1917 | #89 | #121 | |||
| 1918 | #96 | #89 | |||
| 1919 | #97 | #104 | |||
| 1920 | #96 | #132 | |||
| 1921 | #97 | #118 | |||
| 1922 | #101 | #130 | |||
| 1923 | #109 | #154 | |||
| 1924 | #110 | #143 | |||
| 1925 | #122 | #131 | |||
| 1926 | #130 | #104 | |||
| 1927 | #125 | #125 | |||
| 1928 | #130 | #131 | |||
| 1929 | #126 | #145 | |||
| 1930 | #138 | #115 | |||
| 1931 | #130 | #133 | |||
| 1932 | #124 | #120 | |||
| 1933 | #126 | #131 | |||
| 1934 | #121 | #122 | |||
| 1935 | #113 | #120 | |||
| 1936 | #99 | #128 | |||
| 1937 | #92 | #122 | |||
| 1938 | #74 | #118 | |||
| 1939 | #65 | #126 | |||
| 1940 | #49 | #114 | |||
| 1941 | #41 | #86 | |||
| 1942 | #32 | #86 | |||
| 1943 | #29 | #86 | |||
| 1944 | #28 | #69 | |||
| 1945 | #26 | #66 | |||
| 1946 | #24 | #66 | |||
| 1947 | #21 | #53 | |||
| 1948 | #20 | #39 | |||
| 1949 | #19 | #22 | |||
| 1950 | #19 | #13 | |||
| 1951 | #19 | #11 | |||
| 1952 | #21 | #9 | |||
| 1953 | #21 | #8 | |||
| 1954 | #20 | #7 | |||
| 1955 | #21 | #7 | |||
| 1956 | #23 | #6 | |||
| 1957 | #24 | #6 | |||
| 1958 | #26 | #5 | |||
| 1959 | #28 | #5 | |||
| 1960 | #27 | #5 | |||
| 1961 | #27 | #6 | |||
| 1962 | #28 | #6 | |||
| 1963 | #29 | #7 | |||
| 1964 | #29 | #8 | #25 | ||
| 1965 | #28 | #8 | #20 | ||
| 1966 | #26 | #8 | #18 | ||
| 1967 | #26 | #7 | #19 | ||
| 1968 | #27 | #10 | #20 | ||
| 1969 | #27 | #9 | #18 | ||
| 1970 | #27 | #7 | #17 | ||
| 1971 | #27 | #12 | #14 | ||
| 1972 | #29 | #14 | #13 | ||
| 1973 | #32 | #13 | #12 | ||
| 1974 | #35 | #16 | #12 | ||
| 1975 | #34 | #18 | #11 | ||
| 1976 | #37 | #18 | #10 | ||
| 1977 | #38 | #16 | #10 | ||
| 1978 | #37 | #24 | #10 | ||
| 1979 | #40 | #27 | #11 | ||
| 1980 | #40 | #27 | #11 | ||
| 1981 | #39 | #31 | #8 | ||
| 1982 | #38 | #29 | #7 | ||
| 1983 | #35 | #30 | #4 | ||
| 1984 | #35 | #32 | #5 | ||
| 1985 | #36 | #39 | #4 | ||
| 1986 | #36 | #37 | #6 | ||
| 1987 | #38 | #42 | #5 | ||
| 1988 | #40 | #41 | #4 | ||
| 1989 | #40 | #47 | #6 | ||
| 1990 | #39 | #50 | #4 | ||
| 1991 | #41 | #49 | #4 | #54 | |
| 1992 | #45 | #57 | #6 | #55 | |
| 1993 | #47 | #62 | #7 | #66 | |
| 1994 | #49 | #70 | #8 | #72 | |
| 1995 | #57 | #83 | #10 | #80 | |
| 1996 | #59 | #88 | #10 | #85 | |
| 1997 | #68 | #60 | #95 | #14 | #92 |
| 1998 | #78 | #66 | #117 | #18 | #116 |
| 1999 | #85 | #69 | #140 | #23 | #120 |
| 2000 | #95 | #76 | #171 | #28 | #137 |
| 2001 | #102 | #90 | #110 | #26 | #140 |
| 2002 | #114 | #103 | #139 | #34 | #161 |
| 2003 | #128 | #119 | #184 | #33 | #175 |
| 2004 | #140 | #129 | #163 | #37 | #200 |
| 2005 | #143 | #140 | #321 | #42 | #214 |
| 2006 | #164 | #148 | #266 | #46 | #223 |
| 2007 | #172 | #159 | #235 | #60 | #242 |
| 2008 | #192 | #171 | #444 | #58 | #292 |
| 2009 | #200 | #190 | #311 | #77 | #331 |
| 2010 | #201 | #207 | #416 | #89 | #341 |
| 2011 | #229 | #215 | #332 | #78 | #308 |
| 2012 | #225 | #254 | #330 | #96 | #366 |
| 2013 | #252 | #259 | #86 | #332 | |
| 2014 | #257 | #296 | #340 | #120 | #345 |
| 2015 | #246 | #298 | #115 | #355 | |
| 2016 | #265 | #351 | #393 | #133 | #429 |
| 2017 | #270 | #359 | #373 | #140 | #449 |
| 2018 | #283 | #415 | #395 | #155 | #437 |
| 2019 | #310 | #458 | #180 | #426 | |
| 2020 | #322 | #477 | #340 | #202 | #513 |
| 2021 | #342 | #455 | #200 | #563 | |
| 2022 | #358 | #509 | #207 | #464 | |
| 2023 | #363 | #602 | #227 | #605 | |
| 2024 | #375 | #631 | #249 | #628 | |
| 2025 | #383 | #648 | #237 | #638 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Stephen
Names Similar to Stephen
Nicknames for Stephen
- Steve
- Steph
- Stevie
- Stephy
Famous People Named Stephen
| Stephen Hawking | Theoretical physicist |
| Stephen King | Author |
| Stephen Curry | Basketball player |
| Stephen Spielberg | Film director |
| Stephen Fry | Actor, writer |
| Stephen Amell | Actor |
| Stephen Colbert | TV host |
| Stephen Baldwin | Actor |
| Stephen Merchant | Actor, comedian |
| Stephen Dorff | Actor |
| Stephen Graham | Actor |
| Stephen Lang | Actor |
| Stephen Moyer | Actor |
| Stephen Root | Actor |
| Stephen Tobolowsky | Actor |
| Stephen Sommers | Film director |
| Stephen Daldry | Film director |
| Stephen Marley | Musician |
| Stephen Malkmus | Musician |
| Stephen Stills | Musician |
Characters Named Stephen
| Stephen Dedalus | A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man |
| Stephen Maturin | Master and Commander series |
| Stephen Black | Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell |
| Stephen Strange | Doctor Strange |
| Stephen Stifler | American Pie series |
| Stephen Hyde | That '70s Show |
| Stephen Holder | The Killing |
| Stephen Hart | Primeval |
| Stephen Saunders | 24 |
| Stephen Taylor | Dallas |
| Stephen Colbert | The Colbert Report |
| Stephen Bonnet | Outlander |
| Stephen Hillenburg | SpongeBob SquarePants creator |
| Stephen Meyers | The Ides of March |
| Stephen Elliott | The Perks of Being a Wallflower |
| Stephen Worgendruss | The Wheel of Time series |
| Stephen Geaghan | The Boys |
| Stephen Beckley | The Power of One |
| Stephen Kumalo | Cry, the Beloved Country |
| Stephen Kovacevich | Kafka on the Shore |