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Stephen

Stephen is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “crown.” In 2024 it was given to 864 boys in the United States.

Stephen at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American · German
Meaning
“crown”
Pronunciation
/ˈstiːvən/

About the name Stephen

Stephen belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “crown” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Stephen first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #19 in 1949, and in 2024 864 babies received the name — 863,904 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Stephen in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#19 in 1949
Peak year
1952
Babies named Stephen in 2024
864
Total since 1880
863,904

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Stephen mean?

Stephen means “crown” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Stephen a boy or girl name?

Stephen is a boy name. In 2024, 864 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Stephen?

Stephen comes from the Biblical & Christian, English & American and German tradition.

How popular is the name Stephen?

Stephen first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #19 in 1949, and 864 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Stephen?

Stephen is pronounced /ˈstiːvən/ (IPA).

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