Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Stepan since 1981
Babies named Stepan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 100 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Stepan is a Slavic form of Stephen that has maintained a stable presence in the United States since first being recorded in the Social Security data in 1981. It reached its peak popularity in 2019, but even then remained quite rare, with approximately 1 in 244,011 newborn boys receiving the name as of 2025. The name's trajectory is stable, suggesting a consistent but small number of families choose it each year, often those honoring Eastern European heritage. Unlike some ethnic names that see rapid growth or decline, Stepan has never broken into widespread American usage, remaining a distinctive choice that connects to Orthodox Christian traditions.
Stepan is a Slavic form of Stephen, which derives from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. It has been used across Eastern Europe for centuries, particularly in Orthodox Christian communities honoring Saint Stephen. The name entered the modern Slavic naming tradition through religious and royal associations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Styopa, Stepka, Pasha
Sibling names for Stepan
Names that share Stepan's style, for a brother or sister.
