Stephon
Stephon is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Crown, garland, or honor.
Origin and history
Stephon is a variant of the name Stephen, derived from the Greek name Stephanos. It gained popularity in the late 20th century in the United States as a stylized spelling alternative. The name remains a moderately used choice with classic roots.
Popularity in the United States
8,808 babies in the United States have been named Stephon since 1880. It ranks #1285 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1545.
States where it is most popular
- NY (14.4 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
- IL (7.8 %)
- CA (6.4 %)
- NC (6.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 718 |
| 1970-1980 | 390 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,283 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,265 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,716 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,043 |
| 2020-2029 | 383 |
Famous people named Stephon
- Stephon Marbury: Basketball player, Coach
- Stephon Gilmore: American football player
- Stephon Tuitt: American football player
Nicknames
Steph, Steve
Fun facts
- Stephon shares its classical root with Stephen and Steven, originating from the ancient Greek word for a victor's crown.
- The name experienced a surge in U.S. usage during the 1970s through the 1990s as modern phonetic spellings grew in favor.