Steffen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Steffen is a name of Germanic origin, derived from the Greek name Stephen, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. It has evolved through historical forms such as Stefan and has been used widely in German-speaking countries. The name is often associated with traits of strength and leadership. There is no specific biblical relevance, but it gained popularity due to the influence of Saint Stephen. Variants include Stefan and Stephen, and it remains a modern and traditional name today.
The name Steffen is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Steffen has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Steffen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3194th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2672nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1691st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4394th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7877th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Steffen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Steffen"
Pronunciation
/ˈstɛfən/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
Steffen is derived from the name Stephen, which comes from the Greek name 'Stephanos' meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.
Meaning
crown, garland
Language Evolution
Stephen (Greek: Στέφανος), Stefan (Old High German), Steffen (Modern German)
Historical Usage
Steffen gained popularity in German-speaking regions during the medieval period, particularly due to the influence of Christianity and the veneration of Saint Stephen.
Variants & Derivatives
Stefan, Stephen, Stef, Stefanos
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Steffen is viewed as a traditional yet modern name, often associated with strength and leadership in Germanic contexts.
Famous People
Steffen Henssler (German chef and television personality), Steffen Peters (German-American dressage rider), Steffen Seibert (German journalist and politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Steffen"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Steffen"
"Steffen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3194th of 7552 | 128 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2672nd of 10718 | 218 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1691st of 16616 | 717 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4394th of 24088 | 315 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7877th of 23106 | 115 |
Regional Popularity of "Steffen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
48.49% 1787th/3685 |
54.59% 2443rd/4475 |
50.17% 2606th/5194 |
34.65% 2189th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
- |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Steffen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Steffen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Steffen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.