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Steffen

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Meaning of Steffen: German: 'crown' or 'wreath'

Steffen is a boy's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 12455th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#12455

5 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

1,505

First recorded 1948 · peak 1991

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 15 babies1982: 20 babies1983: 22 babies1984: 31 babies1985: 41 babies1986: 53 babies1987: 55 babies1988: 57 babies1989: 62 babies1990: 54 babies19901991: 77 babies1992: 43 babies1993: 49 babies1994: 54 babies1995: 36 babies1996: 49 babies1997: 36 babies1998: 26 babies1999: 34 babies2000: 22 babies20002001: 26 babies2002: 20 babies2003: 19 babies2004: 13 babies2005: 27 babies2006: 9 babies2007: 14 babies2008: 15 babies2009: 14 babies2010: 17 babies20102011: 12 babies2012: 12 babies2013: 18 babies2014: 12 babies2015: 14 babies2016: 12 babies2017: 7 babies2018: 5 babies2019: 13 babies2020: 16 babies20202021: 13 babies2022: 0 babies2023: 5 babies2024: 5 babies2025: 5 babies
US babies named Steffen per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 77.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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