The nameStephanie
Stephanie is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "crown". The feminine of Stephen, it was a top 10 name in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Stephanie comes from the Greek stephanos, "crown, wreath".
Origin
Greek, through French. Stéphanie is the French form.
History
Stephanie entered the American top 10 in 1972 and reached sixth place. Princess Stéphanie of Monaco is a famous bearer.
Stephanie in other languages
Stéphanie is the French spelling of Stephanie. It is Stefania in Italian and Polish, Estefanía in Spanish and Stefanie in German and Dutch.
Nicknames for Stephanie
The most common nicknames for Stephanie: Steph and Steffi.
Did you know?
- Stephanie Gilmore has won eight world surfing titles, a record.
- Princess Stéphanie of Monaco had a hit record in 1986 with Ouragan, released in English as Irresistible.
Famous people named Stephanie
- Princess Stéphanie of Monaco
- Stephanie Beatriz, actress
- Stephanie Gilmore, surfer
Popularity of the name Stephanie
Stephanie in the United States
Stephanie was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 219,183 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Stephanie. Its rise began around 1949, and it peaked in 1990. Half of all babies named Stephanie in the United States were born before 1983, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 657 births a year on average, against 1,198 in the five years before.
Stephanie in the United Kingdom
Stephanie was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 4,506 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Stephanie. Half of all babies named Stephanie in the United Kingdom were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 62 births a year on average, against 104 in the five years before.
Stephanie in Ireland
Stephanie in France
Stephanie in Belgium
Stephanie in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Stephanie
Names from the same generation as Stephanie, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stephanie mean?
Stephanie comes from the Greek stephanos, "crown, wreath".
What is the origin of the name Stephanie?
Greek, through French. Stéphanie is the French form.
Is Stephanie a girl's or a boy's name?
Stephanie is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Stephanie?
In 2024, Stephanie was the 533rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 571 births.
What are the variants of the name Stephanie?
Variants and related names of Stephanie include Étienne and Stéphane.
What are good sibling names for Stephanie?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Cassandra, Tiffany, Cynthia and Nicole for a sister, Gregory, Nicholas, Brendan and Brian for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Stephanie?
The most common nicknames for Stephanie are Steph and Steffi.
Who are famous people named Stephanie?
Princess Stéphanie of Monaco; Stephanie Beatriz, actress; Stephanie Gilmore, surfer.