How Common is the First Name Stephen?
We estimate that there are 649,650 people named Stephen who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Stephen is the 37th most common for men, and the 56th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Stephen?
The average person named Stephen is 52.75 years old.
Is Stephen a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
829 people named Stephen were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 383rd most popular name for boys, and the 766th most popular overall.
The popularity of Stephen peaked between 1949–1951, when it was the 19th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Stephen a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Stephen is almost exclusively a male name. 99.6% of people named Stephen are male.
Popularity of Stephen in England
In 2020, Stephen was the 566th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.