The nameStephan
Stephan is the German and Dutch form of Stephen.
- Boy's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Stephan comes from the Greek stephanos, "crown".
Origin
Greek.
History
In the United States Stephan reached 314th in 1954.
Famous people named Stephan
- Stephan Lichtsteiner, footballer
- Stephan Eberharter, skier
Popularity of the name Stephan
Stephan in the United States
Stephan was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 4,502 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Stephan. Its rise began around 1939, and it peaked in 1989. Half of all babies named Stephan in the United States were born before 1976, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 122 births a year on average, against 155 in the five years before.
Stephan in France
Stephan was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 5,565 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Stephan. Its rise began around 1926, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Stephan in France were born before 1971, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Stephan in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Stephan
Names from the same generation as Stephan, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stephan mean?
Stephan comes from the Greek stephanos, "crown".
What is the origin of the name Stephan?
Greek.
Is Stephan a girl's or a boy's name?
Stephan is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Stephan?
In 2024, Stephan was the 1721st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 96 births.
What are the variants of the name Stephan?
Variants and related names of Stephan include Étienne.
What are good sibling names for Stephan?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Rita, Corinne, Katy and Calista for a sister, Jerome, Eugene, Sébastien and Denis for a brother.
Who are famous people named Stephan?
Stephan Lichtsteiner, footballer; Stephan Eberharter, skier.