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Stephen is a masculine name used in English and Biblical. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos) meaning ‘crown, wreath’, more precisely ‘that which surrounds’. Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death, as told in Acts in the New Testament." It ranked #383 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos) meaning ‘crown, wreath’, more precisely ‘that which surrounds’. Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death, as told in Acts in the New Testament. The entry lists its usage as English, Biblical.
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Popularity
Stephen ranked #383 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #383 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stephen mean?
Stephen means "crown, wreath", according to Behind the Name.
Is Stephen a popular name?
Stephen ranked #383 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Stephen a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Stephen appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Stephen — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
