Stefen
Every Stefen since 1961 — 886 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Stefen
Stefen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,593 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 886 American babies have been named Stefen. Its peak came in 1989, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Stefen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Stefen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,593 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,689 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,660 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,888 |
| 2021 | 10 | #8,082 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,637 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,727 |
| 2018 | 15 | #6,001 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,085 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,526 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,531 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,683 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,143 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,690 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,169 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,508 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,383 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,743 |
| 2006 | 14 | #6,052 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,571 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,768 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,835 |
| 2002 | 12 | #6,022 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,358 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,519 |
| 1995 | 26 | #2,837 |
| 1990 | 38 | #2,010 |
| 1985 | 18 | #2,813 |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,169 |
| 1975 | 14 | #2,885 |
| 1970 | 11 | #3,044 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Stefen in 2025?
Stefen ranked #9,593 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Stefen?
886 babies have been named Stefen in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Stefen most popular?
Stefen peaked in 1989, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Stefen a boy or girl name?
Stefen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Stefen rising or falling?
Stefen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.