Stephon
Boy name · #2776 in 2025 · Uniqueness 87/100
In 2025, 46 baby boys were named Stephon, placing it at #2776 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1523, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 39,130 boys born in 2025 was named Stephon.
The 70-year story
Stephon first appears in the Social Security records in 1955, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1997, when 406 boys were named Stephon — good for #504 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Stephon per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Stephon in class?
Stephon scores 87 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Stephon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Stephon is most common
Geography matters for names, and Stephon is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Stephons were FL (7), GA (5), TX (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Stephon
Statistically, parents drawn to Stephon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Johnathon, Brendon, Sheldon, Travon, and Jonathon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Stephon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | #2765 |
| 2024 | 53 | #2527 |
| 2023 | 61 | #2290 |
| 2022 | 68 | #2150 |
| 2021 | 80 | #1903 |
| 2020 | 75 | #1937 |
| 2019 | 76 | #1938 |
| 2018 | 94 | #1679 |
| 2017 | 90 | #1725 |
| 2016 | 113 | #1501 |
| 2015 | 108 | #1523 |
| 2014 | 103 | #1551 |
| 2013 | 85 | #1725 |
| 2012 | 125 | #1355 |
| 2011 | 132 | #1296 |
| 2010 | 117 | #1415 |
| 2009 | 149 | #1209 |
| 2008 | 148 | #1192 |
| 2007 | 118 | #1387 |
| 2006 | 175 | #1038 |
| 2005 | 160 | #1042 |
| 2004 | 188 | #909 |
| 2003 | 172 | #952 |
| 2002 | 178 | #906 |
| 2001 | 189 | #849 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Stephon a popular boy name?
Stephon ranked #2776 among boys in 2025 with 46 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1523.
When was the name Stephon most popular?
Stephon peaked in 1997, when 406 American boys received the name (ranked #504 that year). Since 1997 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Stephon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 39,130 newborn American boys was named Stephon. It scores 87/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.