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Shephen

SHEE-fen /ˈʃiːfən/

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In short
Shephen is a male name with American English pronunciation of SHEE-fen (/ˈʃiːfən/). It is a variation of the more common name Stephen.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1986 (#5,926)
Babies in 1986
6 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#5,060 in 1978
First recorded
1978

Meaning of Shephen

Shephen is a male name with an American English pronunciation of SHEE-fen (/ˈʃiːfən/). It is a variation of the more common name Stephen. The origin of the name can be traced back to Greece, where it was derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "garland." This name carries associations of honor and victory, as crowns and garlands were traditionally awarded to winners in ancient Greek competitions. Despite being less popular than its variation, Shephen still has a significant presence in the United States. According to data from newborns in the US, Shephen appeared several times between the years 1978 and 1986, peaking at rank 5060 in 1978.

How to pronounce Shephen

English

Popularity of Shephen in the U.S.

Shephen was last recorded in the U.S. in 1986, ranked #5,926 with 6 babies. It peaked at #5,060 in 1978. It first appears in the records in 1978.

Bar and line chart: Shephen in the U.S., 1978–1986. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 6 in 1978 and 6 in 1986. Line: rank among boy names, peak #5,060 in 1978, #5,926 in 1986.
  • Boys named Shephen (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1978–1986. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1978⁠–⁠1986 4 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
198665,926back
198456,315back
198265,620back
197865,060new