The nameStefan
Stefan is the German, Scandinavian and Slavic form of Stephen. It has been given in France since the 1920s.
- Boy's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Stefan comes from the Greek stephanos, "crown".
Origin
Greek. Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, spread the name across Europe.
History
Stefan has been given steadily in France without ever becoming common.
Famous people named Stefan
- Stefan Zweig, Austrian writer
Popularity of the name Stefan
Stefan in France
Stefan was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 485 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Stefan. Its rise began around 1923, and it peaked in 1931. Half of all babies named Stefan in France were born before 1988, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 32 births a year on average, against 47 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stefan mean?
Stefan comes from the Greek stephanos, "crown".
What is the origin of the name Stefan?
Greek. Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, spread the name across Europe.
Is Stefan a girl's or a boy's name?
Stefan is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Stefan?
Stefan Zweig, Austrian writer.