boys' name · peaked 1997

Stephon

A male given name, variant of Stephen.

Every Stephon since 1955 — 8,822 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.060.130.190.2518801900192019401960198020002020BoysGirls
BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#2,790
among boys
Babies in 2025
46
named Stephon
Peak year
1997
406 babies
All-time total
8,822
since 1955

The story of Stephon

Stephon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,790 in 2025 with 46 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1955, 8,822 American babies have been named Stephon. Its peak came in 1997, when 406 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Stephon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Stephon year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 46 #2,790
2024 53 #2,552
2023 61 #2,312
2022 68 #2,165
2021 80 #1,912
2020 75 #1,945
2019 76 #1,949
2018 94 #1,686
2017 90 #1,733
2016 113 #1,511
2015 108 #1,530
2014 103 #1,558
2013 85 #1,730
2012 125 #1,357
2011 132 #1,304
2010 117 #1,423
2009 149 #1,213
2008 148 #1,197
2007 118 #1,398
2006 175 #1,041
2005 160 #1,045
2004 188 #911
2003 172 #955
2002 178 #909
2001 189 #851
2000 239 #725
1995 5 #15,446 355 #538
1990 285 #591
1985 124 #801
1980 46 #1,408
1975 28 #1,779
1970 54 #1,130
1965 56 #994
1960 66 #938
1955 5 #4,331
1950
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Famous people named Stephon

  1. Stephon Marbury Basketball player · b. 1977

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Stephon mean?

A male given name, variant of Stephen.

How popular is the name Stephon in 2025?

Stephon ranked #2,790 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 46 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Stephon?

8,822 babies have been named Stephon in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Stephon most popular?

Stephon peaked in 1997, when 406 newborns received the name.

Is Stephon a boy or girl name?

Stephon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Stephon rising or falling?

Stephon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Stephon?

Well-known people named Stephon include Stephon Marbury (basketball player).

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