Stephan
4 countries#1837 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Stephan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
27,910 births recorded 1895–2025 · currently #1837 · peaked in 1989 with 579 births
Most common in: California, New York, Illinois, Ohio, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
12,821 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #4045 · peaked in 1971 with 777 births
Most common in: Pas-de-Calais, Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Gard, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
442 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 33 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
376 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2301 · peaked in 1996 with 33 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
66 births recorded 1974–2016 · peaked in 1995 with 10 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Stephan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #963 | — |
| 2007 | #1005 | ↓42 |
| 2008 | #1129 | ↓124 |
| 2009 | #1125 | ↑4 |
| 2010 | #1143 | ↓18 |
| 2011 | #1108 | ↑35 |
| 2012 | #1244 | ↓136 |
| 2013 | #1128 | ↑116 |
| 2014 | #1170 | ↓42 |
| 2015 | #1139 | ↑31 |
| 2016 | #1116 | ↑23 |
| 2017 | #1276 | ↓160 |
| 2018 | #1282 | ↓6 |
| 2019 | #1258 | ↑24 |
| 2020 | #1225 | ↑33 |
| 2021 | #1383 | ↓158 |
| 2022 | #1540 | ↓157 |
| 2023 | #1530 | ↑10 |
| 2024 | #1709 | ↓179 |
| 2025 | #1837 | ↓128 |
Frequently asked questions about Stephan
Is Stephan a popular name?
Yes — Stephan currently ranks #1837 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Stephan more common for boys or girls?
Stephan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Stephan most popular?
Stephan peaked in 1989 in United States, with 579 recorded births that year.
Is Stephan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Stephan’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1079 in 1895 to #1837 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Stephan?
At least 41,173 babies have been recorded with the name Stephan across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Stephan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Stephan appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Stephan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Stephan include Nile, Olin, Aston.
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