Total births
886
Boys' name · since 1961
Stefen
Stefen has 886 recorded births since 1961 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1989 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7346
- among boys today
- 886
- born since 1961
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Stefen is the #7346 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 886 recorded since 1961.
Social Security Administration records show Stefen recorded 886 times among boys since 1961, holding rank #7346 nationally today, ahead of 49% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 2025.
- #7346 among boys today
- 886 born since 1961
- 1990s peak decade
- 49% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Stefen is currently the #7346 boys' name in America, more common than 49% of boys - 886 born since 1961, peaking in the 1990s.
- #7346
- among boys today
- 886
- born since 1961
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
Stefen vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7346
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 49% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Stefen was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
41 babies were named Stefen in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
How Stefen compares
886 Top 33% higher than 67% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Stefen's all-time total is 141% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Stefen | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 886 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 23 | 22,252 |
Stefen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Stefen's full recorded timeline at 1997, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1966, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1989 peak of 41 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Stefen at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1989
Current rank
#7,346
Active since
1961
Stefen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2025
- Peak year (1989)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Stefen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Stefen's strongest decade.
254 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Stefen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 30
1960s
30 births
- 1970s 55
1970s
55 births
- 1980s
1980s
197 births
- 1990s
1990s
254 births
- 2000s
2000s
126 births
- 2010s
2010s
170 births
- 2020s 54
2020s
54 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 254 births (29% of all-time use).
How Stefen compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Stefen's total volume
Stefen vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Stefen by state
Where Stefen concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 15 | 1.7% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 10 | 1.1% |
New York share of Stefen's total US births 1.7%
Even split
15 of 886 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Stefen? ▼
886 babies have been named Stefen since 1961. It currently ranks #7346 among boys. The peak year was 1989 with 41 births.
When was Stefen most popular? ▼
Stefen was most popular in the 1990s decade with 254 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Stefen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Stefen are New York (15 births), California (10 births), Texas (10 births).
How long has the name Stefen been used? ▼
Records for Stefen go back to 1961, giving 65 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Stefen? ▼
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 Stefen's data
- Stefen's decade-level peak was the 1990s (254 total births); usage has since declined to 54 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Stefens (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Stefen
Nearby Names Like Stefen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Stefen
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 Stefen side by side: Stefen vs Steven Stefen vs Stephen Stefen vs Steve
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Stefen
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1961–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Stefen: #7346 Boys' Name - 886 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/stefen. 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 Stefen 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 June 2026.