Stefan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Crown, garland, wreath
Origin: German/Scandinavian
Popularity: Ranked #1023 in 2025 with 219 babies born.
History: Stefan surged in the 2020s. The Vampire Diaries' Stefan Salvatore was the brooding, romantic vampire who launched a thousand teenage obsessions. The German/Slavic spelling adds European sophistication. Stefan means vampire romance with continental flair.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Stefan? About 1 in 15,199 babies born in 2025 were named Stefan, or roughly 0.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Stefan
What does the name Stefan mean?
Stefan means “Crown, garland, wreath” from German/Scandinavian roots.
What is the origin of the name Stefan?
Stefan has German/Scandinavian origin. The traditional meaning is “Crown, garland, wreath”.
How popular is Stefan?
Stefan ranked #1021 in 2025 — given to 219 babies that year.
When was Stefan most popular?
Stefan peaked in 1991 with 719 babies registered that year.
Is Stefan a boy or girl name?
Stefan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Stefans in registered births are male.
Is the name Stefan rising or falling in popularity?
Stefan has fallen 142 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #879 in 2020 to #1021 in 2025.
How long has Stefan been recorded?
Stefan appears in birth records across 114 years — from 1910 through 2025.