Stephone
Every Stephone since 1960 — 723 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Stephone
Stephone 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 1960, 723 American babies have been named Stephone. Its peak came in 1962, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Stephone stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Stephone 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 | 5 | #13,980 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,839 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,949 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,925 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,561 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,580 |
| 2012 | 6 | #12,076 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,480 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13,992 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,222 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14,329 |
| 2007 | 6 | #12,160 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,914 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,447 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,696 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,340 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,208 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,540 |
| 1995 | 21 | #3,287 |
| 1990 | 25 | #2,688 |
| 1985 | 21 | #2,489 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,732 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,253 |
| 1965 | 12 | #2,457 |
| 1960 | 12 | #2,527 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Stephone in 2025?
Stephone 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 Stephone?
723 babies have been named Stephone in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Stephone most popular?
Stephone peaked in 1962, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Stephone a boy or girl name?
Stephone is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Stephone rising or falling?
Stephone is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.