The nameStéphane
Stéphane is the French form of Stephen.
- Boy's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Stéphane comes from the Greek stephanos, "crown".
Origin
French, from Greek.
History
In England and Wales Stephane reached 1367th place in 1998.
Stéphane in other languages
Stéphane is a learned French form of Stephen, the popular French form being Étienne. It is Stefan in German, Polish and the Nordic countries, Stefano in Italian, Esteban in Spanish, Estêvão in Portuguese and Stepan in Russian.
Did you know?
- The violinist Stéphane Grappelli founded the Quintette du Hot Club de France with Django Reinhardt in 1934.
Famous people named Stéphane
- Stéphane Grappelli, jazz violinist
Popularity of the name Stéphane
Stéphane in the United States
Stéphane was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 437 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Stéphane. Its rise began around 1915, and it peaked in 1990. Half of all babies named Stéphane in the United States were born before 1986, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Stéphane in France
Stéphane was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 159,445 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Stéphane. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Stéphane in France were born before 1972, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 35 births a year on average, against 61 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stéphane mean?
Stéphane comes from the Greek stephanos, "crown".
What is the origin of the name Stéphane?
French, from Greek.
Is Stéphane a girl's or a boy's name?
Stéphane is a boy's name. In the United States, 62% of the babies named Stéphane are girls.
What are the variants of the name Stéphane?
Variants and related names of Stéphane include Étienne, Stefano and Stephanie.
Who are famous people named Stéphane?
Stéphane Grappelli, jazz violinist.