Boy · #5,772 in 2026

Stphen

Name: Popularity of the name Stphen in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Stphen, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,772

Peak Rank

#3,995 (1957)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1957

First Year

1978

Last Year

1957

Peak Year

#3995

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Stphen

Stphen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1957, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1957, when 5 Stphens were born — ranking #3,995 that year. As of 2026, Stphen ranks #5,772 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 25 Stphens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Stphen most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

China
27%
Nigeria
25%
UG
18%
TZ
18%
Malaysia
13%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Stphen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Stphen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Stun
Soften
Ston
Stiffen
Stephan
Siphon
Syphon
Steffen
Steffan
Stijn
Sphen
Saufen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Stphen

What does the name Stphen mean?

Stphen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1957. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Stphen in 2026?

In 2026, Stphen ranks #5,772 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Stphen most popular?

Stphen reached its peak popularity in 1957, ranking #3,995 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Stphen a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Stphen is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Stphen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Stphen include Charlles, Christer, Denni. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Stphen

Stphen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1957 and has accumulated 25 births in the dataset. Stphen's peak popularity came in 1957 when it ranked #3,995. Use the chart and map above to compare Stphen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.