Stevan
Every Stevan since 1924 — 4,129 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Stevan
Stevan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,132 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1924, 4,129 American babies have been named Stevan. Its peak came in 1953, when 125 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 Stevan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Stevan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #7,132 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,690 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,628 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,890 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,512 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,663 |
| 2019 | 12 | #7,116 |
| 2018 | 12 | #7,073 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,747 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,080 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,866 |
| 2014 | 31 | #3,519 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,294 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,113 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3,687 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,504 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,902 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3,907 |
| 2007 | 33 | #3,370 |
| 2006 | 28 | #3,675 |
| 2005 | 35 | #3,011 |
| 2004 | 33 | #3,066 |
| 2003 | 52 | #2,147 |
| 2002 | 34 | #2,811 |
| 2001 | 37 | #2,610 |
| 2000 | 48 | #2,124 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,096 |
| 1990 | 65 | #1,394 |
| 1985 | 55 | #1,302 |
| 1980 | 55 | #1,257 |
| 1975 | 42 | #1,359 |
| 1970 | 56 | #1,102 |
| 1965 | 47 | #1,088 |
| 1960 | 59 | #1,007 |
| 1955 | 94 | #755 |
| 1950 | 116 | #647 |
| 1945 | 33 | #1,160 |
| 1940 | 9 | #2,653 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Stevan
- Stevan Mokranjac Composer · 1856–1914
- Stevan Sremac Writer · 1855–1906
- Stevan Jovetić Soccer player · b. 1989
- Stevan Faddy Singer · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Stevan in 2025?
Stevan ranked #7,132 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Stevan?
4,129 babies have been named Stevan in the United States since 1924, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Stevan most popular?
Stevan peaked in 1953, when 125 newborns received the name.
Is Stevan a boy or girl name?
Stevan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Stevan rising or falling?
Stevan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Stevan?
Well-known people named Stevan include Stevan Mokranjac (composer), Stevan Sremac (writer), Stevan Jovetić (soccer player).