Compare two names
Stephen and Steven side by side: Stephen peaked in 1952 and Steven in 1956; in 2025 they were given to 829 and 1,261 babies.
Stephen and Steven, year by year
Girls and boys together; Stephen solid, Steven dashed.
| Stephen | Steven | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 829 | 1,261 |
| Rank 2025 | #383 among boys’ names | #271 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 867,669 | 1,297,590 |
| Peak year | 1952 | 1956 |
| Girls | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Alive, estimated | 637,000 | 1.04 million |
| Median age | 56 | 56 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.