Stefen: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	30	3	–	#3,610
1970s	55	6	+83%	#2,885
1980s	197	20	+258%	#1,854
1990s	254	25	+29%	#1,913
2000s	126	13	-50%	#3,519
2010s	170	17	+35%	#4,531
2020s (to 2025)	54	9	-47%	#7,689

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

#3,610

1970s

+83%

#2,885

1980s

197

+258%

#1,854

1990s

254

+29%

#1,913

2000s

126

-50%

#3,519

2010s

170

+35%

#4,531

2020s (to 2025)

-47%

#7,689

The story of Stefen

Stefen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,593 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1961, 886 American babies have been named Stefen. Its peak came in 1989, when 41 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1980s.

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 Stefen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Stefen?

The median living Stefen is about 30 years old; half are between 15 and 37. An estimated 900 people named Stefen are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Stefen year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	8	#9,593
2024	11	#7,689
2023	7	#10,660
2022	9	#8,888
2021	10	#8,082
2020	9	#8,637
2019	13	#6,727
2018	15	#6,001
2017	19	#5,085
2016	17	#5,526
2015	22	#4,531
2014	21	#4,683
2013	18	#5,143
2012	16	#5,690
2011	18	#5,169
2010	11	#7,508
2009	14	#6,383
2008	–	–
2007	7	#10,743
2006	14	#6,052
2005	10	#7,571
2004	18	#4,768
2003	13	#5,835
2002	12	#6,022
2001	14	#5,358
2000	24	#3,519
1995	26	#2,837
1990	38	#2,010
1985	18	#2,813
1980	5	#7,169
1975	14	#2,885
1970	11	#3,044
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Stefen, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Stefen?

The median living Stefen is about 30 years old. Half of all living Stefens are between 15 and 37 years old.

How many people named Stefen are alive today?

An estimated 900 people named Stefen are alive in the United States, based on 886 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Stefen in 2025?

Stefen ranked #9,593 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Stefen?

886 babies have been named Stefen in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Stefen most popular?

Stefen peaked in 1989, when 41 newborns received the name.

Is Stefen a boy or girl name?

Stefen is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Stefen rising or falling?

Stefen is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Stefen popularity over time

The story of Stefen

How old are people named Stefen?

Stefen year by year

Frequently asked questions

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