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How Many People Are Named Stephan?
Estimated people named Stephan living in the U.S. today
23,537
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 27,814
- Peak year: 1989 (579 births)
- Estimated living today: 23,537
Stephan by age group — who carries the name today?
Stephan popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Stephan
Stephan has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 27,814 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 23,537 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 14,522 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Stephans you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Stephan in the US?
An estimated 23,537 people named Stephan are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Stephan rare — about 1 in 14,522 Americans.
Is Stephan a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Stephan is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Stephan most popular?
Stephan peaked in 1989, when 579 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Stephan?
Stephan ranks #1,441 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 49 out of 100 (higher means rarer).