Stefani Girl

Popularity: #932 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: steh-FAH-nee //stəˈfɑːni//

Origin: Greek; Italian

Meaning: Greek: crown; Italian: crowned

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Stefani is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, which means "crown" or "garland." The Greek word 'stephanos' itself comes from the verb 'stephō,' meaning "to crown" or "to encircle." This name was adopted into Latin as Stephanus, which then influenced various forms in different languages, including the Old French 'Estienne' and the Italian 'Stefano.' The transition into English occurred through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where the name became popularized as Stephen and its feminine form, Stephanie, emerged later as a derivative. Historically, the name has significant roots in Christianity, with Saint Stephen being recognized as the first Christian martyr, whose story is recounted in the New Testament of the Bible.

His martyrdom is commemorated on December 26 in the Western Christian calendar. The name gained further prominence through various saints named Stephen, as well as through royal figures such as King Stephen of England, who reigned during the 12th century.

The name's association with nobility and martyrdom contributed to its enduring presence in Christian contexts. Culturally, the name Stefani and its variants have been associated with honor and achievement, symbolizing victory and recognition, akin to the crowning of a victor in ancient times.

The name has also been embraced in various artistic and literary works, reinforcing its significance across different cultures. The diminutive form 'Stef' has also been used affectionately in various languages, reflecting the name's versatility and appeal.

Overall, Stefani carries a rich historical and cultural legacy that has allowed it to persist through centuries.

Famous people named Stefani

In this section, you will find notable people named Stefani. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Stefani who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Stefani who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Stefani Germanotta is a singer and songwriter best known for The Fame, Born This Way, and Shallow.

Stefani Collins is a television personality best known for her work on reality TV shows and hosting events.

Fictional characters named Stefani

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Stefani is a fictional character from the animated series Steven Universe. She is a member of the Crystal Gems, known for her strong personality and leadership qualities.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Stefani, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

SophiaSamanthaSavannahStellaSierraSelena

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Stefani. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

StephanieStellaSabrinaSiennaSerenaSeleneSophieSadie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Stefani was first seen in the United States in 1939.

Stefani has ranked as high as #1314 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Stefani has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Stefani is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Stefani was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Stefani.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 16 16
2024 20 20
2023 14 14
2022 18 18
2021 20 20
2020 17 17
2019 17 17
2018 16 16
2017 17 17
2016 24 24
2015 31 31
2014 36 36
2013 31 31
2012 43 43
2011 38 38
2010 53 53
2009 69 69
2008 73 73
2007 92 92
2006 92 92
2005 92 92
2004 83 83
2003 81 81
2002 120 120
2001 108 108
2000 104 104
1999 126 126
1998 141 141
1997 156 156
1996 163 163
1995 169 169
1994 168 168
1993 238 238
1992 213 213
1991 242 242
1990 282 282
1989 260 260
1988 248 248
1987 213 213
1986 192 192
1985 159 159
1984 171 171
1983 171 171
1982 143 143
1981 138 138
1980 122 122
1979 102 102
1978 98 98
1977 125 125
1976 93 93
1975 97 97
1974 122 122
1973 118 118
1972 115 115
1971 114 114
1970 149 149
1969 114 114
1968 78 78
1967 69 69
1966 66 66
1965 56 56
1964 49 49
1963 37 37
1962 39 39
1961 27 27
1960 22 22
1959 24 24
1958 18 18
1957 20 20
1956 22 22
1955 22 22
1954 27 27
1953 17 17
1952 33 33
1951 14 14
1950 14 14
1949 12 12
1948 14 14
1947 11 11
1946 11 11
1945 6 6
1944 8 8
1943 7 7
1942 5 5
1941 7 7
1940 6 6
1939 5 5

Top States for Stefani (2021)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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