Steffan
Boy name · Celtic · German · Polish · Swedish
Meaningcrown · Welsh form of Stephen
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,234 in 1987
8 babies were named Steffan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,290 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1950–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Steffan 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 Steffan, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Steffan would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySteffan first shows up in US birth records in 1950, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 75 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1987, when it ranked #1,234. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendSteffan has slipped 2,290 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.
- MeaningSteffan is a Welsh form of Stephen, which means “crown”. Our records link it to Celtic, German and Polish roots.
About the name Steffan
Steffan is a boy name of Celtic, German and Polish origin meaning “crown”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-fan”. US birth records list Steffan for boys from 1950 to 2025, in 69 of those 76 years. Its best year was 1987, when it ranked #1,234 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesGerman namesPolish namesSwedish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.6 | 625,000 boys |
| 1960s | 6.3 | 157,978 boys |
| 1970s | 8.4 | 118,483 boys |
| 1980s | 20 | 49,285 boys |
| 1990s | 23 | 42,955 boys |
| 2000s | 6.8 | 147,059 boys |
| 2010s | 5.3 | 188,679 boys |
| 2020s | 4.1 | 245,902 boys |
Other spellings of Steffan
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Steffan
What does the name Steffan mean?
Steffan means “crown” in Welsh, as a form of Stephen.
What is the origin of the name Steffan?
Steffan has Celtic, German, Polish, Swedish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Steffan a boy or girl name?
Steffan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Steffan?
Steffan ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1987 (#1,234).