Stephen
Peaked at #19 nationally in 1949, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Stephen has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Stephen — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1297
in 1967
Last ranked
#17357
in 2007
Years tracked
91
1912–2007
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1912, Stephen reached its peak popularity for girls in 1967, ranking #1297 nationally with 71 babies given the name that year.
Stephen hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2007, when it stood at #17357.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | #17,357 | 6 |
| 2005 | #11,726 | 9 |
| 2004 | #10,584 | 10 |
| 2003 | #15,533 | 6 |
| 2002 | #10,143 | 10 |
| 2000 | #11,664 | 8 |
| 1999 | #7,183 | 14 |
| 1998 | #12,262 | 7 |
Stephen — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#19
in 1949
Current rank
#377
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Stephen reached its peak popularity for boys in 1949, ranking #19 nationally with 20,488 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #257 (2014) to #377 (2024) — a 32% drop.
As of 2024, Stephen ranks #377 nationally for boys, with 864 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #377 | 864 |
| 2023 | #363 | 898 |
| 2022 | #358 | 918 |
| 2021 | #341 | 958 |
| 2020 | #322 | 1,023 |
| 2019 | #310 | 1,094 |
| 2018 | #283 | 1,245 |
| 2017 | #271 | 1,333 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Stephen most popular?
Stephen was most popular in 1949, when it ranked #19 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Stephen becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Stephen?
At least 866,834 babies have been recorded with the name Stephen in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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