Stephan

Stephan is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 96 boys in the United States.

Stephan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Stephan

Stephan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Stephan first appears in Social Security records in 1895. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #314 in 1954, and in 2024 96 babies received the name — 27,585 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Stephan in US records

First recorded (US)
1895
Best US rank
#314 in 1954
Peak year
1989
Babies named Stephan in 2024
96
Total since 1880
27,585

Stephan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#526 in 1996
Babies named Stephan in 2025
6
Total since 1996
410

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Stephan mean?

The meaning of Stephan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Stephan a boy or girl name?

Stephan is a boy name. In 2024, 96 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Stephan?

Stephan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Stephan?

Stephan first appears in US records in 1895. Its best-ever ranking was #314 in 1954, and 96 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].