Stephen Wilkie

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Stephen Wilkie — crown
810K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Stephen Wilkie 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 Wilkie: Allan Wilkie (1878–1970), British actor Alex Wilkie (born 1948), British mathematician Alexander Wilkie (1850–1928), British politician Andrew Wilkie (born 1961), Australian politician Andrew Wilkie (geneticist) (born 1959), at Oxford University Andrew Wilkie (zoo director) (1853–1948), of Melbourne, Australia Bill Wilkie (1922–2017), Scottish musician Bob Wilkie (footballer) (1920–2001), Australian Rules footballer Bob Wilkie (ice hockey) (born 1969) Canadian ice hockey player Clare Wilkie (born 1974), British actress David Wilkie (artist) (1785–1841), British painter David Wilkie (ice hockey. 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: Wilkie

Scottish

Allan Wilkie (1878–1970), British actor Alex Wilkie (born 1948), British mathematician Alexander Wilkie (1850–1928), British politician Andrew Wilkie (born 1961), Australian politician Andrew Wilkie (geneticist) (born 1959), at Oxford University Andrew Wilkie (zoo director) (1853–1948), of Melbourne, Australia Bill Wilkie (1922–2017), Scottish musician Bob Wilkie (footballer) (1920–2001), Australian Rules footballer Bob Wilkie (ice hockey) (born 1969) Canadian ice hockey player Clare Wilkie (born 1974), British actress David Wilkie (artist) (1785–1841), British painter David Wilkie (ice hockey.

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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

Notable People Named Stephen Wilkie

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

3
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Wilkie?
The surname Wilkie originates from Scottish. Allan Wilkie (1878–1970), British actor Alex Wilkie (born 1948), British mathematician Alexander Wilkie (1850–1928), British politician Andrew Wilkie (born 1961), Australian politician Andrew Wilkie (geneticist) (born 1959), at Oxford University Andrew Wilkie (zoo director) (1853–1948), of Melbourne, Australia Bill Wilkie (1922–2017), Scottish musician Bob Wilkie (footballer) (1920–2001), Australian Rules footballer Bob Wilkie (ice hockey) (born 1969) Canadian ice hockey player Clare Wilkie (born 1974), British actress David Wilkie (artist) (1785–1841), British painter David Wilkie (ice hockey.
What are the origins of the name Stephen Wilkie?
The name Stephen Wilkie combines two different traditions: the first name Stephen has Greek roots, while the surname Wilkie originates from Scottish.
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