Total births
391
Boys' name · since 1913
Stephens
Stephens has 391 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1953 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 391
- total births
- 1913–1992
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
391 boys have been named Stephens since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Stephens recorded 391 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1992.
- 391 total births
- 1913–1992 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
391 boys have been named Stephens since 1913, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1992.
- 391
- total births
- 1913–1992
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Stephens was born in this single decade.
1953
Single peak year
22 babies were named Stephens in 1953 - its busiest year on record.
Stephens's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Stephens splits its recorded history at 1959: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1913 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1953 peak of 22 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Stephens at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1953
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Stephens popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1992
- Peak year (1953)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 80 years of records
Stephens by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Stephens's strongest decade.
98 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Stephens births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 20
1910s
20 births
- 1920s 36
1920s
36 births
- 1930s 16
1930s
16 births
- 1940s
1940s
48 births
- 1950s
1950s
98 births
- 1960s
1960s
62 births
- 1970s
1970s
48 births
- 1980s
1980s
45 births
- 1990s 18
1990s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 98 births (25% of all-time use).
Stephens by state
Where Stephens concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 11 | 2.8% |
Georgia share of Stephens's total US births 2.8%
11 of 391 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Stephens? ▼
391 babies have been named Stephens since 1913. It was last recorded in 1992. The peak year was 1953 with 22 births.
When was Stephens most popular? ▼
Stephens was most popular in the 1950s decade with 98 total births. The single peak year was 1953.
Where is Stephens most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Stephens are Georgia (11 births).
How long has the name Stephens been used? ▼
Stephens has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 80 years of data through 1992.
What names are similar to Stephens? ▼
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 Stephens's data
- Stephens's decade-level peak was the 1950s (98 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Stephenss (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Stephens
Nearby Names Like Stephens
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Stephens
Steven Boy
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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 Stephens side by side: Stephens vs Steven Stephens vs Stephen Stephens vs Steve
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1913–1992 (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. "Stephens: Baby Name Since 1913 - 391 Births, Peak 1953." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/stephens. 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 Stephens 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.