Stephenson
Pronunciation: [ st-EEV-uhns-uhn ]
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Stephenson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 186 babies have been named Stephenson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Stephenson is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,287 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,287
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Stephenson
Stephenson is a boy name .
Stephenson is currently ranked #30,287 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Stephenson include Ste, Step, Stepy, Stepie, Steph, Stephy, Stephie, Son, Sony, Sonie, Nson, and Sty. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Stephenson include Stephen, Stephan, Stephon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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