Stefan
Stefan is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Crown, wreath, or honor.
Origin and history
Stefan is the Germanic and Slavic form of the Greek name Stephanos, meaning crown or garland. It has maintained steady, moderate usage in the United States as a classic alternative to Stephen or Steven. The name gained additional public visibility through popular culture, including character names in 1990s television.
Popularity in the United States
21,195 babies in the United States have been named Stefan since 1880. It ranks #812 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #882.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.8 %)
- NY (13.3 %)
- TX (7.1 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 115 |
| 1920-1930 | 103 |
| 1930-1940 | 78 |
| 1940-1950 | 262 |
| 1950-1960 | 651 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,642 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,387 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,016 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,399 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,520 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,590 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,432 |
Famous people named Stefan
- Stefan Edberg: Tennis Player, Athlete
- Stefan Karl Stefansson: Actor, Singer
Nicknames
Stef, Stefie
Fun facts
- Derived from the Ancient Greek word 'stephanos', which referred to the victor's wreath or crown given in athletic contests.
- Stefan is the predominant spelling in German, Polish, Swedish, and several Slavic languages.