Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Stephen
Endangered
Down 96.4% from peak
Peak era
1952
Peak births
23,055
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Stephen
How many people are named Stephen?
An estimated 615,717 living Americans are named Stephen.
How rare is Stephen?
Stephen is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 829 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 96.4% from its 1952 peak.
How old is the typical Stephen?
The median age of a living American named Stephen is approximately 55 years, with most bearers falling between 39 and 68 years old.
Is Stephen still popular?
No. Stephen is endangered as a baby name, down 96.4% from its 1952 peak with 829 births in 2025.
Where is Stephen most common?
Stephen has its strongest geographic signal in Connecticut, where it appears 3.8× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19522025
Peak year
1952
Decline from peak
96.4%
2025
829
All-time
864,739