A 1960s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Stephone since 1960
Babies named Stephone per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 152 |
| 1970s | 65 |
| 1980s | 166 |
| 1990s | 205 |
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Stephone first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1960, a time when respellings of established names were becoming fashionable. It reached its peak in 1962, though it never cracked the top 1,000. The name fell out of regular use for decades but has seen a quiet resurgence since 2022, perhaps as parents seek distinctive yet familiar-sounding names. Stephone remains a rare choice, with fewer than 5 babies per year given the name in recent times, making it a true outlier. Its rarity means no single state has recorded enough births for it to rank among top names locally.
Stephone is a phonetic variant of Stephen, which derives from the Greek name Stephanos meaning "crown" or "garland." The name Stephen entered English through the Latin Stephanus, popularized by Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Stephone emerged in the mid-20th century, likely as a modern respelling to clarify pronunciation or add individuality. It saw its highest usage in the early 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Steve, Stevie
Sibling names for Stephone
Names that share Stephone's style, for a brother or sister.
