Stéphane

Stéphane is a boy's name of French origin meaning “to crown.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2015.

Stéphane at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
French · Greek
Meaning
“to crown”

About the name Stéphane

Stéphane belongs to the French and Greek tradition. Its meaning — “to crown” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Stéphane first appears in Social Security records in 1961. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2013 in 1972, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 702 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Stéphane in US records

First recorded (US)
1961
Best US rank
#2013 in 1972
Peak year
1990
Total since 1880
702

Stéphane in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1367 in 1998
Babies named Stéphane in 2015
3
Total since 1996
44

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Stéphane mean?

Stéphane means “to crown” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Stéphane a boy or girl name?

Stéphane is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2015.

What origin is the name Stéphane?

Stéphane comes from the French and Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Stéphane?

Stéphane first appears in US records in 1961. Its best-ever ranking was #2013 in 1972, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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