How Many People Are Named Stefen?
Complete statistics for the name Stefen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Stefen is a very rare male name, with only 845 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 390,556 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 878 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1989Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Stefen Through the Generations
Stefen has seen steady popularity since its peak in 1989 when 41 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Stefen is 29, with a significant portion of the population under 30. This distribution suggests that Stefen remains a name chosen by parents looking for something unique yet timeless.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Stefen's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Stefen
How Many People Have the Name Stefen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 845 people in the United States currently share the name Stefen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 390,556 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Stefen a Common or Rare Name?
Stefen is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Stefen Mean?
Stefen means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Stefen in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Stefen Most Popular?
The name Stefen reached peak popularity in 1989, with 41 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Stefen?
Approximately 845 people named Stefen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 878. That works out to roughly 1 in 390,556 Americans.
Is Stefen a rare name?
Stefen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 390,556 Americans has this name.
What does the name Stefen mean?
Stefen means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Stefen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Stefen are male and 0% are female.
When was Stefen most popular?
Stefen peaked in 1989 with 41 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.