Steffen
Steffen is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Crown, garland, or wreath.
Origin and history
Steffen is a Low German and Scandinavian form of the name Stephen, ultimately derived from Greek. It has maintained a steady but low-volume presence in the United States, used primarily as a distinct alternative to standard Stephen or Steven.
Popularity in the United States
1,505 babies in the United States have been named Steffen since 1880. It ranks #3233 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1883.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.1 %)
- MI (13.6 %)
- TX (11.9 %)
- WA (11.9 %)
- NY (10.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 65 |
| 1960-1970 | 125 |
| 1970-1980 | 132 |
| 1980-1990 | 374 |
| 1990-2000 | 458 |
| 2000-2010 | 179 |
| 2010-2019 | 122 |
| 2020-2029 | 44 |
Famous people named Steffen
- Steffen Freund: Athlete, Coach
- Steffen Henssler: Chef, Television Personality
Fun facts
- Steffen developed as the regional Low German and Danish equivalent of Stephen.
- The name stems from the Greek word stephanos, referring to a crown or victorious wreath.