Stephanie Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Stephanie has many variations across different cultures, such as Stefania in Italian and Polish, Estefania in Spanish, and Stefaniya in Russian

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A Deep Dive

Stephanie Overview

Meaning

Crown, garland

Gender

Girl

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning “crown” or “garland”​

Pronunciation

/ˈstɛfəni/

Popularity

Stephanie is a popular name globally, especially in English-speaking countries, France, and Spain. In the USA, Stephanie ranked #468 for girls in 2023​

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

9 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Classic, Traditional, Unique

Associated Traits

Intelligent, creative, elegant, ambitious.

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

The name Stephanie has historical significance due to its association with Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr​

Name Day

December 26 (France)
A Deep Dive

Stephanie Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Stefania, Stefani, Stephany, Stephanía, Stephane

Common Nicknames

Steph, Stevie, Annie, Fanny, Stephy

Diminutives

Stephie, Step, Effie, Nia, Tephy

Famous People

  • Stephanie Kwolek
    (American Chemist)
  • Stephanie McMahon
    (American WWE Executive)
  • Stephanie Seymour
    (American Model)
  • Stephanie Zimbalist
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Stephanie Tanner
    ("Full House," TV Series)
  • Stephanie Plum
    ("One for the Money," Film)
  • Stephanie Speck
    ("Short Circuit," Film)
  • Stephanie Brown
    ("Batgirl," Comic Series)
  • Stephanie Zinone
    ("Grease 2," Film)

Places

  • Stephanie Street
    (Nevada, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Stephanie?

Stephanie means “crown” or “garland,” symbolizing royalty and honor. People named Stephanie are often seen as graceful and poised.

What Is the Origin of The Name Stephanie?

Stephanie has its roots in the Greek name Stephanos, which means “crown.” It was popularized by Saint Stephanie, a Christian martyr.

Stephanie Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Stephanie in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4522021#4792022#4682023
Top 3 Rankings#61984#61985#61986

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Stephanie

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023468
(+11 from 2022)
654
(-3 from 2022)
0.03739
2022479
(-27 from 2021)
657
(-33 from 2021)
0.03664
2021452
(-15 from 2020)
690
(-10 from 2020)
0.03851
2020437
(-85 from 2019)
700
(-196 from 2019)
0.03960
2019352
(-34 from 2018)
896
(-134 from 2018)
0.04883
2018318
(-31 from 2017)
1030
(-105 from 2017)
0.05539
2017287
(-51 from 2016)
1135
(-235 from 2016)
0.06008
2016236
(-27 from 2015)
1370
(-188 from 2015)
0.07077
2015209
(-4 from 2014)
1558
(-85 from 2014)
0.07986
2014205
(-11 from 2013)
1643
(-34 from 2013)
0.08398
2013194
(-26 from 2012)
1677
(-211 from 2012)
0.08700
2012168
(-22 from 2011)
1888
(-263 from 2011)
0.09735
2011146
(-20 from 2010)
2151
(-340 from 2010)
0.11101
2010126
(-14 from 2009)
2491
(-431 from 2009)
0.12705
2009112
(-7 from 2008)
2922
(-398 from 2008)
0.14429
2008105
(-17 from 2007)
3320
(-491 from 2007)
0.15940
200788
(-18 from 2006)
3811
(-698 from 2006)
0.18006
200670
(-6 from 2005)
4509
(-191 from 2005)
0.21569
200564
(-9 from 2004)
4700
(-481 from 2004)
0.23158
200455
(-6 from 2003)
5181
(-421 from 2003)
0.25676
200349
(-8 from 2002)
5602
(-668 from 2002)
0.27920
200241
(+2 from 2001)
6270
(-342 from 2001)
0.31747
200143
(-3 from 2000)
6612
(-416 from 2000)
0.33378
200040
(-3 from 1999)
7028
(-664 from 1999)
0.35215
199937
(-8 from 1998)
7692
(-799 from 1998)
0.39511
199829
(-6 from 1997)
8491
(-1287 from 1997)
0.43802
199723
(-3 from 1996)
9778
(-1866 from 1996)
0.51214
199620
(-4 from 1995)
11644
(-1333 from 1995)
0.60733
199516
(-1 from 1994)
12977
(-1773 from 1994)
0.67534
199415
(-5 from 1993)
14750
(-2437 from 1993)
0.75665
199310
(-2 from 1992)
17187
(-2491 from 1992)
0.87176
19928
(-1 from 1991)
19678
(-3097 from 1991)
0.98161
19917
No change from 1990
22775
(-2089 from 1990)
1.12003
19907
(+1 from 1989)
24864
(+2098 from 1989)
1.21028
19898
(-1 from 1988)
22766
(-78 from 1988)
1.14277
19887
(-1 from 1987)
22844
(+436 from 1987)
1.18787
19876
No change from 1986
22408
(-240 from 1986)
1.19559
19866
No change from 1985
22648
(-596 from 1985)
1.22721
19856
No change from 1984
23244
(+220 from 1984)
1.25894
19846
(+2 from 1983)
23024
(+693 from 1983)
1.27676
19838
(-1 from 1982)
22331
(+1470 from 1982)
1.24777
19827
(+1 from 1981)
20861
(+648 from 1981)
1.14982
19818
(+5 from 1980)
20213
(+2372 from 1980)
1.13016
198013
(+2 from 1979)
17841
(+1636 from 1979)
1.00194
197915
(+1 from 1978)
16205
(-25 from 1978)
0.94036
197816
(-2 from 1977)
16230
(+813 from 1977)
0.98729
197714
(-3 from 1976)
15417
(+236 from 1976)
0.93720
197611
(-2 from 1975)
15181
(-593 from 1975)
0.96578
19759
No change from 1974
15774
(-1208 from 1974)
1.01059
19749
No change from 1973
16982
(-281 from 1973)
1.08424
19739
(-1 from 1972)
17263
(+374 from 1972)
1.11080
19728
(+3 from 1971)
16889
(+1752 from 1971)
1.04735
197111
(+6 from 1970)
15137
(-249 from 1970)
0.86369
197017
(+2 from 1969)
15386
(+897 from 1969)
0.83991
196919
(+4 from 1968)
14489
(+1536 from 1968)
0.82196
196823
(+2 from 1967)
12953
(-400 from 1967)
0.75763
196725
(+13 from 1966)
13353
(+3192 from 1966)
0.77777
196638
(+6 from 1965)
10161
(+397 from 1965)
0.57872
196544
(+13 from 1964)
9764
(+1827 from 1964)
0.53429
196457
(+7 from 1963)
7937
(+1115 from 1963)
0.40550
196364
(+6 from 1962)
6822
(+562 from 1962)
0.34315
196270
(+8 from 1961)
6260
(+446 from 1961)
0.30885
196178
(+13 from 1960)
5814
(+548 from 1960)
0.27990
196091
(+10 from 1959)
5266
(+440 from 1959)
0.25320
1959101
(+12 from 1958)
4826
(+573 from 1958)
0.23217
1958113
(-3 from 1957)
4253
(+34 from 1957)
0.20588
1957110
(+1 from 1956)
4219
(+308 from 1956)
0.20108
1956111
(+3 from 1955)
3911
(+161 from 1955)
0.18990
1955114
(+9 from 1954)
3750
(+381 from 1954)
0.18704
1954123
No change from 1953
3369
(+288 from 1953)
0.16922
1953123
No change from 1952
3081
(+150 from 1952)
0.15968
1952123
(+6 from 1951)
2931
(+356 from 1951)
0.15410
1951129
(-7 from 1950)
2575
(-67 from 1950)
0.13939
1950122
(+6 from 1949)
2642
(+127 from 1949)
0.15024
1949128
(+9 from 1948)
2515
(+412 from 1948)
0.14326
1948137
(+34 from 1947)
2103
(+410 from 1947)
0.12068
1947171
(+5 from 1946)
1693
(+185 from 1946)
0.09313
1946176
(+43 from 1945)
1508
(+637 from 1945)
0.09350
1945219
(+1 from 1944)
871
(-27 from 1944)
0.06470
1944220
(+18 from 1943)
898
(+98 from 1943)
0.06571
1943238
(+31 from 1942)
800
(+137 from 1942)
0.05573
1942269
(+23 from 1941)
663
(+172 from 1941)
0.04768
1941292
(+27 from 1940)
491
(+97 from 1940)
0.03941
1940319
(+79 from 1939)
394
(+112 from 1939)
0.03335
1939398
(+44 from 1938)
282
(+50 from 1938)
0.02487
1938442
(+10 from 1937)
232
(+23 from 1937)
0.02033
1937452
(+44 from 1936)
209
(+40 from 1936)
0.01897
1936496
(+16 from 1935)
169
(+13 from 1935)
0.01568
1935512
(+56 from 1934)
156
(+28 from 1934)
0.01435
1934568
(+69 from 1933)
128
(+22 from 1933)
0.01183
1933637
(-65 from 1932)
106
(-25 from 1932)
0.01013
1932572
(+145 from 1931)
131
(+43 from 1931)
0.01184
1931717
(-38 from 1930)
88
(-14 from 1930)
0.00797
1930679
(+27 from 1929)
102
(+4 from 1929)
0.00874
1929706
(-74 from 1928)
98
(-26 from 1928)
0.00847
1928632
(+6 from 1927)
124
(-2 from 1927)
0.01037
1927638
(-94 from 1926)
126
(-40 from 1926)
0.01019
1926544
(+15 from 1925)
166
(+1 from 1925)
0.01349
1925559
(-96 from 1924)
165
(-60 from 1924)
0.01306
1924463
(-30 from 1923)
225
(-18 from 1923)
0.01737
1923433
(+26 from 1922)
243
(+20 from 1922)
0.01940
1922459
(-77 from 1921)
223
(-82 from 1921)
0.01787
1921382
(-12 from 1920)
305
(-8 from 1920)
0.02383
1920370
(-6 from 1919)
313
(+2 from 1919)
0.02516
1919364
(-31 from 1918)
311
(-63 from 1918)
0.02648
1918333
(-24 from 1917)
374
(-20 from 1917)
0.03111
1917309
(-7 from 1916)
394
(-3 from 1916)
0.03506
1916302
(+6 from 1915)
397
(+36 from 1915)
0.03657
1915308
(+7 from 1914)
361
(+81 from 1914)
0.03526
1914315
(+43 from 1913)
280
(+95 from 1913)
0.03515
1913358
(-3 from 1912)
185
(+20 from 1912)
0.02825
1912355
(+18 from 1911)
165
(+47 from 1911)
0.02812
1911373
(+48 from 1910)
118
(+30 from 1910)
0.02671
1910421
(+52 from 1909)
88
(+25 from 1909)
0.02098
1909473
(-35 from 1908)
63
(-5 from 1908)
0.01712
1908438
(+116 from 1907)
68
(+25 from 1907)
0.01918
1907554
(+48 from 1906)
43
(+8 from 1906)
0.01274
1906602
(-23 from 1905)
35
(-1 from 1905)
0.01117
1905579
(+21 from 1904)
36
(+4 from 1904)
0.01162
1904600
(-35 from 1903)
32
(-1 from 1903)
0.01094
1903565
(+459 from 1902)
33
(+21 from 1902)
0.01186
19021024
(-229 from 1901)
12
(-5 from 1901)
0.00428
1901795
(-53 from 1900)
17
(-7 from 1900)
0.00669
1900742
(+93 from 1899)
24
(+9 from 1899)
0.00755
1899835
(+85 from 1898)
15
(+1 from 1898)
0.00606
1898920
(-221 from 1897)
14
(-6 from 1897)
0.00511
1897699
(+204 from 1896)
20
(+7 from 1896)
0.00806
1896903
(+299 from 1895)
13
(+5 from 1895)
0.00516
18951202
(-66 from 1894)
8
No change from 1894
0.00324
18941136
(-45 from 1893)
8
No change from 1893
0.00339
18931091
(-74 from 1892)
8
(-1 from 1892)
0.00355
18921017
(+315 from 1891)
9
(+4 from 1891)
0.00400
18911332
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00254
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Stephanie

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2532021#3532022#2852023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3392021#3692022#3412023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4112021#3382022#4922023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4202021#4332022#3462023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#7392021#5302022#6462023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#6872021#9362022#8672023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3412021#3862022#4312023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#12142021#9602022#8562023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#6312021#4512022#3712023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5652021#3932022#4212023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#7352021#7582022#7242023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4232021#4632022#3682023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#6222021#6742022#5552023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4142021#4692022#4082023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#8282021#10832022#8902023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5912021#5282022#4372023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#9262020#9392022#5872023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4002021#8162022#6202023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2982021#3382022#3592023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3882021#5542022#3762023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#9492020#8302021#9582022

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6802019#7422020#7482022

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#8272020#6312021#5622023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5252021#10042022#8032023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4662021#6242022#5122023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#8282021#4432022#6142023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4212021#4252022#5182023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7472019#4852020#4642022

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4082015#3962016#4512017

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6742020#5082022#5642023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3822020#6382021#5342022

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4542014#3272015#6392022

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6152019#6582020#5502021

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5702017#3432020#4832022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3912010#1822012#3242014

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4122018#2432019#4922020

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4302018#3942021#2502022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1222013#3002015#1492016

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2602021#3612022#5682023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1622008#1932009#2282010

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2432015#3722017#4062018

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2292005#1942006#2782014

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#822002#2692004#1872005

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1132004#2002006#1362007

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1442010#1902011#1502016

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2502006#2642008#1742010

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1182000#1362003#2262010

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1092000#1112001#1472003

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1592003#1142009#1832013

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#732000#1322002#1262006

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1361999#602000#1102003

Popularity Rankings for Stephanie in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#291999#202000#312004

Popularity in Denmark

Denmark flagDenmark#441993#431994

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#602008#842009#732010

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1251998#1291999#1992000

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1461992#1571994#1521995

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1502006#1812007#1772008

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#2692014#2822015#1502016

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1842007#1882008#1982009

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3412015#2192016#3402021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2992021#5022022#4452023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4342018#3332020#3912023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#3442022#4522023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3462014#3792015#3832016

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4052015#3602016#5672017

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#4922020#3902021

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#4182010#5202017#5032018

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4412019#6132020#9722021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#5262019#4862020#6882021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#6102020#6502021#7402022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#9222014#7542016#8542019

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Stephanie a Name for Boys or Girls?

While Stephanie is primarily a female name, it has a historical significance that appeals to many parents for their daughters. Its regal meaning adds to its feminine charm.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Stephanie

Stephanie in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Stephanie Kwolek (Chemist, 1923–2014): An American chemist who invented Kevlar, a strong, heat-resistant synthetic fiber.
  • Stephanie McMahon (WWE Executive, born 1976): An American businesswoman and professional wrestling personality who has played a significant role in WWE.
  • Stephanie Seymour (Model, born 1968): An American model and actress recognized for her work with Victoria's Secret and Sports Illustrated.
  • Stephanie Zimbalist (Actress, born 1956): An American actress known for her role in the television series "Remington Steele."
  • Stephanie Beatriz (Actress, born 1981): An American actress famous for her role as Rosa Diaz in the TV show "Brooklyn Nine-Nine."
  • Stephanie Mills (Singer, born 1957): An American R&B, soul, and gospel singer known for her hit single "Never Knew Love Like This Before."
  • Stephanie Tanner ("Full House," 1987 TV Series): The middle child known for her catchphrase "How rude!" and her spirited personality.
  • Stephanie Plum ("One for the Money," 2012 Film): A bounty hunter navigating the challenges of her new job and personal life.
  • Stephanie Speck ("Short Circuit," 1986 Film): A woman who befriends a sentient robot named Johnny 5.
  • Stephanie Brown ("Batgirl," 2009 Comic Series): A young vigilante who takes on the mantle of Batgirl to fight crime in Gotham City.
  • Stephanie Zinone ("Grease 2," 1982 Film): The leader of the Pink Ladies who falls for a British exchange student.
  • "Stephanie" ("LazyTown," 2004 TV Series): A pink-haired girl who promotes healthy eating and exercise.
  • Stephanie Mangano ("Saturday Night Fever," 1977 Film): A dance partner to John Travolta's character who aspires to a better life.
  • Stephanie Street (Nevada, USA): A notable street in Las Vegas offering various commercial establishments and residential areas.

Similar Names to Stephanie

Sibling Names for Stephanie