Stephen Holladay

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Stephen Holladay — crown
810K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Stephen Holladay is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Stephen is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "wreath." Saint Stephen was the first Christian martyr. The surname Holladay: Holladay is a surname. People with it include the following: Albert L. Holladay (1805–1856), American Presbyterian minister and educator Alexander Holladay (1811–1877), American politician and lawyer Alexander Q. Holladay (1839–1909), American politician and lawyer Ben Holladay (1819–1887), American transportation businessman Chloe Holladay, American majorette David Holladay (1954–2024), American computer programmer John Holladay (1798–1862), American pioneer Terry Holladay (born 1955), American tennis player Wilhelmina Holladay (1922–2021), American art collector and patron Stephen is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 810K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Stephen reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Stephen

Meaning: crown

Greek

From the Greek Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "wreath." Saint Stephen was the first Christian martyr.

Surname: Holladay

English

Holladay is a surname. People with it include the following: Albert L. Holladay (1805–1856), American Presbyterian minister and educator Alexander Holladay (1811–1877), American politician and lawyer Alexander Q. Holladay (1839–1909), American politician and lawyer Ben Holladay (1819–1887), American transportation businessman Chloe Holladay, American majorette David Holladay (1954–2024), American computer programmer John Holladay (1798–1862), American pioneer Terry Holladay (born 1955), American tennis player Wilhelmina Holladay (1922–2021), American art collector and patron

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Stephen is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 10%
Greece 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Stephen by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Stephen has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Steve
  • Steven
  • Stefan
  • Stefano
  • Esteban
  • Étienne

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Stephen Holladay:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Stephen?
The first name Stephen originates from Greek. From the Greek Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "wreath." Saint Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
When was Stephen most popular?
The name Stephen reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Holladay?
The surname Holladay originates from English. Holladay is a surname. People with it include the following: Albert L. Holladay (1805–1856), American Presbyterian minister and educator Alexander Holladay (1811–1877), American politician and lawyer Alexander Q. Holladay (1839–1909), American politician and lawyer Ben Holladay (1819–1887), American transportation businessman Chloe Holladay, American majorette David Holladay (1954–2024), American computer programmer John Holladay (1798–1862), American pioneer Terry Holladay (born 1955), American tennis player Wilhelmina Holladay (1922–2021), American art collector and patron
What are the origins of the name Stephen Holladay?
The name Stephen Holladay combines two different traditions: the first name Stephen has Greek roots, while the surname Holladay originates from English.
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