Stephan is a distinctive choice, ranked #2089 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Stephan in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2089
About the Name Stephan
Stephan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 366 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #526 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Stephan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Stephan
Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Stephan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Stephan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Stephan has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 366 places in the last five years. Its peak was #526 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Stephan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
11
UK babies named Stephan (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 366 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Stephan
Likely around 1 other Stephan in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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