Boys name · Illinois
Stephen in Illinois
Stephen was the 529th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 19 babies named Stephen that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 38,008 babies Stephen.
Popularity over time
Stephen in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 34 | 51st |
| 1926 | 68 | 128th |
| 1943 | 406 | 32nd |
| 1959 | 772 | 30th |
| 1976 | 396 | 44th |
| 1992 | 345 | 52nd |
| 2009 | 45 | 295th |
| 2025 | 19 | 529th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 51st in 1910 to 529th in 2025.
The most babies named Stephen in Illinois in a single year was 1,156, in 1952. Its best showing was 20th among boys names in 1950.
Across the country, Stephen reached its best rank of 7th in Maine (1951). See Stephen in every state →
How popular is Stephen in Illinois?
Stephen was the 529th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 19 babies named Stephen that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 38,008 babies Stephen.
How many babies are named Stephen in Illinois?
In 2025, 19 babies were named Stephen in Illinois. The most babies named Stephen in Illinois in a single year was 1,156, in 1952.
What is the rank of Stephen in Illinois?
Stephen ranked 529th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 20th among boys names in 1950.
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.