Total births
1,128
Unisex name · since 1915
Stephane
1,128 babies named Stephane in U.S. Social Security records since 1915, with the highest year being 1985. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,128
- total births
- 1915–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1,128 girls have been named Stephane since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Stephane has 1,128 recorded births among girls since 1915, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2010.
- 1,128 total births
- 1915–2010 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,128 girls have been named Stephane since 1915, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2010.
- 1,128
- total births
- 1915–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Stephane was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
40 babies were named Stephane in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Stephane's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Stephane's SSA record in two at 1980 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1943, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Stephane at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Stephane popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2010
- Peak year (1985)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 96 years of records
Stephane popularity over time - boys
702 total births recorded since 1961 (Stephane as boys' name)
Stephane by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Stephane's strongest decade.
299 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Stephane births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 7
1910s
7 births
- 1940s 12
1940s
12 births
- 1950s 69
1950s
69 births
- 1960s
1960s
156 births
- 1970s
1970s
224 births
- 1980s
1980s
299 births
- 1990s
1990s
219 births
- 2000s
2000s
136 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 299 births (27% of all-time use).
How Stephane compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Stephane's total volume
Stephane vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Stephane by state
Where Stephane concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 81 | 7.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 26 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 17 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 16 | 1.4% |
California share of Stephane's total US births 7.2%
Even split
81 of 1,128 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Stephane? ▼
1,128 babies have been named Stephane since 1915. It was last recorded in 2010. The peak year was 1985 with 40 births.
When was Stephane most popular? ▼
Stephane was most popular in the 1980s decade with 299 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Stephane most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Stephane are California (81 births), New York (26 births), Texas (17 births).
Is Stephane a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Stephane is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,128 births, and as a boy's name it has 702 births.
How long has the name Stephane been used? ▼
Stephane has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 96 years of data through 2010.
What names are similar to Stephane? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Stephanie, Stella, Stefanie, Stevie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Stephane's data
- Stephane's decade-level peak was the 1980s (299 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Stephanes (81 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Stephane
Nearby Names Like Stephane
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Stephane
Stephanie Girl
#534 745,148 births
Stella Girl
#49 206,906 births
Stefanie Girl
#5313 37,144 births
Stevie Girl
#209 17,746 births
Stephany Girl
#2753 15,171 births
Compare Stephane side by side: Stephane vs Stephanie Stephane vs Stella Stephane vs Stefanie
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, 1915–2010 (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. "Stephane: Baby Name Since 1915 - 1,128 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/stephane. 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 Stephane 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.