Stefan, of Germanic origin, means "crown" or "victory wreath." It is derived from the Old High German word "stephan," which evolved into the Middle High German form "Steffen." The name gained popularity through its usage in religious contexts, such as Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Variant spellings of Stefan include Steven, Stephen, and Stefanus.
The name Stefen experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable spike in births from 1984 to 1991, reaching its peak in 1989 and 1991 with 41 births each year. However, since the late 1990s, the number of births has steadily decreased, reaching an all-time low of 7 births in 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 867 babies named Stefen from 1961 to 2023.