Stephen

A boy's name of English, Greek and Spanish origin, ranked #383 in the US in 2025.

Rank in 2025: #383
Best ever: #19 in 1949
US births since 1880: 867,669
Born in 2025: 829
Trend: Falling last 10 years
Given to: 100% boys

Meaning

Crown, wreath
Crown
Crown; wreath. In the bible Stephen was the first Christian martyr

Births 1880–2025

Peak 23,082 in 1952. Falling over the last ten years.

Where in the US

NY89,741
CA69,699
PA66,794
MA47,819
TX47,544

Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 99% of this name's national total.

Other English names