Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: To Wear a Crown, Wreath, Garland, Crowned, Crown
Pronunciation: STEE-vuhn, /ˈstiːvən/, S T IY V AH N
Popularity Rank: #406
From the Greek name Στεφανος (Stephanos) which means "crown". It was borne by Saint Stephen, a deacon and the first Christian martyr. This name has been used in England since the Norman Conquest.
The name Stephen is of Greek origin and means To Wear a Crown, Wreath, Garland, Crowned, Crown. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Stephen is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Nigeria, and 91 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: STEE-vuhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈstiːvən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S T IY V AH N
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Stephen is recorded 135,754 times globally, ranking it as the 406th most common name worldwide.
Stephen is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 45,853 occurrences, making it the 24th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Stephen is found among 1 in every 11 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #24 | 1 : 12 |
| United States of America | #153 | 1 : 55 |
| Nigeria | #66 | 1 : 97 |
| Ireland | #11 | 1 : 11 |
| South Africa | #267 | 1 : 374 |
| Canada | #79 | 1 : 76 |
| Ghana | #18 | 1 : 42 |
| Hong Kong | #93 | 1 : 117 |
| France | #1,105 | 1 : 596 |
| Malaysia | #628 | 1 : 928 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Stephen from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 06:56 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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