Boys name · Kentucky
Stephen in Kentucky
Stephen was the 372nd most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 14 babies named Stephen that year. Since 1911, Kentucky families have named 14,958 babies Stephen.
Popularity over time
Stephen in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 | 188th |
| 1928 | 6 | 434th |
| 1945 | 83 | 67th |
| 1961 | 247 | 34th |
| 1977 | 204 | 32nd |
| 1993 | 136 | 48th |
| 2009 | 39 | 151st |
| 2025 | 14 | 372nd |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky fell from 188th in 1911 to 372nd in 2025.
The most babies named Stephen in Kentucky in a single year was 478, in 1955. 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 Kentucky?
Stephen was the 372nd most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 14 babies named Stephen that year. Since 1911, Kentucky families have named 14,958 babies Stephen.
How many babies are named Stephen in Kentucky?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Stephen in Kentucky. The most babies named Stephen in Kentucky in a single year was 478, in 1955.
What is the rank of Stephen in Kentucky?
Stephen ranked 372nd among boys names in Kentucky 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.