Total births
31
Boys' name · since 1988
Stedmon
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 31 babies named Stedmon, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 31
- total births
- 1988–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
Stedmon is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 31 have been recorded since 1988.
Social Security Administration records show Stedmon recorded 31 times among boys since 1988, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 1992.
- 31 total births
- 1988–1992 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 68% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
31 boys have been named Stedmon since 1988, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1992.
- 31
- total births
- 1988–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
68% of everyone ever named Stedmon was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
15 babies were named Stedmon in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Stedmon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Stedmon's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 32% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 68%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Stedmon at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Stedmon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–1992
- Peak year (1989)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 5 years of records
Stedmon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Stedmon's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 68% of all-time use.
Stedmon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
21 births
- 1990s
1990s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 21 births (68% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Stedmon? ▼
31 babies have been named Stedmon since 1988. It was last recorded in 1992. The peak year was 1989 with 15 births.
When was Stedmon most popular? ▼
Stedmon was most popular in the 1980s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
How long has the name Stedmon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Stedmon since 1988 -- 5 years through the most recent 1992 data.
What names are similar to Stedmon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Steven, Stephen, Steve, Sterling, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Stedmon's data
- Stedmon's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (21 total births) through the 1990s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Stedmon
Nearby Names Like Stedmon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Stedmon
Steven Boy
#268 1,293,124 births
Stephen Boy
#374 864,739 births
Steve Boy
#1686 241,224 births
Sterling Boy
#370 37,474 births
Stewart Boy
#3898 31,200 births
Compare Stedmon side by side: Stedmon vs Steven Stedmon vs Stephen Stedmon vs Steve
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1988–1992 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Stedmon: Baby Name Since 1988 - 31 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/stedmon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Stedmon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.