What does the name Stephen mean?

The name Stephen means "Crown".

What is the origin of the name Stephen?

Stephen is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 864 babies were named Stephen in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Stephen is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 864 ↘

All-Time Total: 858,240

Peak Year: 1952

Stephen is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath." It has biblical origins and has been used since ancient times.

Boy names closely related to Stephen

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Girl names closely related to Stephen

Anna Riley Savannah Ava Madison Hannah Kelsey Madelyn

Names with similar meaning to Stephen

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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