Boys name · North Carolina
Stephen in North Carolina
Stephen was the 397th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 29 babies named Stephen that year. Since 1912, North Carolina families have named 20,302 babies Stephen.
Popularity over time
Stephen in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 9 | 219th |
| 1928 | 22 | 220th |
| 1944 | 128 | 65th |
| 1960 | 305 | 41st |
| 1977 | 258 | 30th |
| 1993 | 260 | 44th |
| 2009 | 74 | 167th |
| 2025 | 29 | 397th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina fell from 219th in 1912 to 397th in 2025.
The most babies named Stephen in North Carolina in a single year was 440, in 1952. Its best showing was 22nd among boys names in 1968.
Across the country, Stephen reached its best rank of 7th in Maine (1951). See Stephen in every state →
How popular is Stephen in North Carolina?
Stephen was the 397th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 29 babies named Stephen that year. Since 1912, North Carolina families have named 20,302 babies Stephen.
How many babies are named Stephen in North Carolina?
In 2025, 29 babies were named Stephen in North Carolina. The most babies named Stephen in North Carolina in a single year was 440, in 1952.
What is the rank of Stephen in North Carolina?
Stephen ranked 397th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 22nd among boys names in 1968.
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.