What does Stefan mean?
Stefan means “crown”.
A recorded Greek interpretation of Stefan is “crown”. The name also has other recorded meanings or origins.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Stefan yet.
How popular is Stefan?
United States · 2025Explore how often Stefan is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #1,023 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Stefan
- 219 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 3.1% Fewer than 2024
Stefan over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #1,023 | 219 |
| 2024 | Boys | #996 | 226 |
| 2023 | Boys | #962 | 234 |
| 2022 | Boys | #951 | 239 |
| 2021 | Boys | #895 | 257 |
| 2020 | Boys | #881 | 257 |
| 2019 | Boys | #861 | 258 |
| 2018 | Boys | #881 | 249 |
| 2017 | Boys | #751 | 314 |
| 2016 | Boys | #854 | 264 |
| 2015 | Boys | #800 | 293 |
| 2014 | Boys | #855 | 260 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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