How old is someone named Stephan?
The average Stephan is 45 years old.
Half of all living Stephans are between 31 and 61.
When was Stephan popular?
Stephan is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1989 but no single era. You'll meet Stephans of every age.
Popular names of 1989 · The most popular names of the 1980s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 21 | 0 |
| 1910s | 285 | 0 |
| 1920s | 216 | 0 |
| 1930s | 285 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 1,931 | 900 |
| 1950s | 4,503 | 3,000 |
| 1960s | 4,335 | 3,500 |
| 1970s | 3,255 | 2,900 |
| 1980s | 4,388 | 4,100 |
| 1990s | 4,367 | 4,200 |
| 2000s | 2,040 | 2,000 |
| 2010s | 1,566 | 1,600 |
| 2020s | 699 | 690 |
How many Stephans are still alive?
About 23,000 Stephans are alive in the US today. That's 82% of the roughly 28,000 babies named Stephan since 1895.
Most Stephans ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Stephan?
About one in three living Stephans are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Is Stephan an old name?
Somewhat. Stephan is older than 72 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Stephan will be 55 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Stephan a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.1% of living Stephans are men.
Names the same age as Stephan
NAME TWIN
Stephan's name twin is Patrick. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Patrick's age curve is the closest match to Stephan's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Stefan (33)
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Questions about the name Stephan
How old is the average Stephan?
The average Stephan in the US is 45 years old. The median is 43, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Stephan?
About 23,000 Stephans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 28,000 babies given the name since 1895.
When was the name Stephan most popular?
In 1989, when about 580 baby boys were named Stephan.
Is Stephan a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 31% of living Stephans, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this