Steven vs. Stephen: which name is older?
The average Steven is 52 and the average Stephen is 54, so Stephen is the older name, by about 1 year.
Steven
Stephen
When was each name popular?
Stephen peaked first, in 1952 (in the early 1950s). Steven peaked in 1956, 4 years later.
Which name is more common?
There are about 1 million Stevens and about 640,000 Stephens alive in the US, so there are about 63% more Stevens than Stephens.
Boys or girls?
Both are boys' names: over 99% of living Stevens and over 99% of living Stephens are men.
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Steven or Stephen: questions
Which is older, Steven or Stephen?
The average Steven is 52 and the average Stephen is 54, so Stephen is the older name, by about 1 year.
How old is the average Steven?
The average Steven in the US is 52; half of all living Stevens are between 40 and 67.
How old is the average Stephen?
The average Stephen in the US is 54; half of all living Stephens are between 40 and 69.
Which is more common, Steven or Stephen?
There are about 1 million Stevens and about 640,000 Stephens alive in the US, so there are about 63% more Stevens than Stephens.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). How we calculate this