Name comparison · boy names
Stephen vs. Steven
In 2025, Steven leads at #271 among U.S. boys' names, with Stephen at #383. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Stephen | Steven |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #383 | #271 |
| Babies in 2025 | 829 | 1,261 |
| All-time peak | #19 in 1949 | #10 in 1955 |
| Uniqueness score | 37 / 100 | 32 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Pennsylvania (#196) | New Jersey (#165) |