Stevan
Stevan is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Crown, garland, or that which surrounds.
Origin and history
Stevan is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from Stephanos, typically entering English through South Slavic languages as a variant of Stephen. It means crown or garland. In the United States, it serves as a distinct alternative spelling to the more common Steven or Stephen.
Popularity in the United States
4,129 babies in the United States have been named Stevan since 1880. It ranks #1951 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1860.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.1 %)
- TX (28.8 %)
- IL (7.6 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 9 |
| 1930-1940 | 48 |
| 1940-1950 | 442 |
| 1950-1960 | 985 |
| 1960-1970 | 514 |
| 1970-1980 | 446 |
| 1980-1990 | 526 |
| 1990-2000 | 514 |
| 2000-2010 | 354 |
| 2010-2019 | 224 |
| 2020-2029 | 67 |
Famous people named Stevan
- Stevan Jovetić: Soccer Player
- Stevan Ridley: American Football Player
Nicknames
Steve, Stevie
Fun facts
- Stevan is a traditional spelling commonly found in Serbian, Croatian, and Montenegrin cultures.
- It shares its ancient etymological roots with the classic name Stephen and the common U.S. variant Steven.