Stephens
From the given name Stephen + the patronymic suffix -s.
Every Stephens since 1913 — 391 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Stephens
Stephens is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1913, 391 American babies have been named Stephens. Its peak came in 1953, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Stephens stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Stephens year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
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| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,332 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,449 |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,171 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,731 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,487 |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,363 |
| 1960 | 9 | #3,046 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,740 |
| 1950 | 8 | #2,997 |
| 1945 | 7 | #2,966 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,481 |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,793 |
| 1920 | 7 | #3,772 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stephens mean?
From the given name Stephen + the patronymic suffix -s.
How popular is the name Stephens in 2025?
Stephens did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Stephens?
391 babies have been named Stephens in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Stephens most popular?
Stephens peaked in 1953, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Stephens a boy or girl name?
Stephens is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Stephens rising or falling?
Stephens has been roughly stable over the past decade.