Stefen
Boy name · Greek · Scandinavian
Meaningcrown · English form of Stephen
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,831 in 1989
8 babies were named Stefen in the US in 2025. It has dropped 843 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1961–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Stefen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Stefen, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Stefen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryStefen first shows up in US birth records in 1961, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 64 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1989, when it ranked #1,831. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowStefen was 2.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 81,967 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 212,766.
- TrendStefen has slipped 843 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningStefen is an English form of Stephen, which means “crown”. Our records link it to Greek and Scandinavian roots.
About the name Stefen
Stefen is a boy name of Greek and Scandinavian origin meaning “crown”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-fen”. US birth records list Stefen for boys from 1961 to 2025, in 56 of those 65 years. Its best year was 1989, when it ranked #1,831 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:Greek namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.8 | 569,620 boys |
| 1970s | 3.3 | 302,115 boys |
| 1980s | 10 | 95,511 boys |
| 1990s | 13 | 77,280 boys |
| 2000s | 6.4 | 157,233 boys |
| 2010s | 9.0 | 110,742 boys |
| 2020s | 5.2 | 191,693 boys |
Other spellings of Stefen
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Stefen
What does the name Stefen mean?
Stefen means “crown” in English, as a form of Stephen.
What is the origin of the name Stefen?
Stefen has Greek, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Stefen a boy or girl name?
Stefen is a boy name.
How popular is the name Stefen?
Stefen ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1989 (#1,831).