Boys name · California
Stephen in California
Stephen was the 432nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 75 babies named Stephen that year. Since 1910, California families have named 69,479 babies Stephen.
Popularity over time
Stephen in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 128th |
| 1926 | 37 | 162nd |
| 1943 | 706 | 22nd |
| 1959 | 1,226 | 33rd |
| 1976 | 802 | 43rd |
| 1992 | 827 | 85th |
| 2009 | 148 | 281st |
| 2025 | 75 | 432nd |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 128th in 1910 to 432nd in 2025.
The most babies named Stephen in California in a single year was 1,968, in 1952. Its best showing was 13th among boys names in 1949.
Across the country, Stephen reached its best rank of 7th in Maine (1951). See Stephen in every state →
How popular is Stephen in California?
Stephen was the 432nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 75 babies named Stephen that year. Since 1910, California families have named 69,479 babies Stephen.
How many babies are named Stephen in California?
In 2025, 75 babies were named Stephen in California. The most babies named Stephen in California in a single year was 1,968, in 1952.
What is the rank of Stephen in California?
Stephen ranked 432nd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 13th among boys names in 1949.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.