Stefany Girl

Popularity: #893 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: STEH-fuh-nee //ˈstɛfəni//

Origin: Greek; Latin

Meaning: Greek: crown; Latin: to carry

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Stefany is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, which means "crown" or "garland." The Greek word "stephanos" itself is rooted in the verb "stephō," meaning "to crown" or "to encircle." This name was adopted into Latin as Stephanus, which then made its way into Old French as Estienne, and eventually evolved into various forms in English, including Stephen and Stephanie. The feminine form, Stephanie, became particularly popular in the 19th century and has led to various diminutive forms, including Stefany.

Historically, the name has significant associations, particularly through its connection to Saint Stephen, who is recognized as the first Christian martyr. His story is recounted in the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Acts, where he is stoned to death for his faith, making him a prominent figure in early Christianity.

The name has also been borne by various monarchs and notable figures throughout history, including several kings of Hungary and France, which contributed to its enduring presence in European culture. Culturally, the name Stefany and its variants have been associated with notions of honor and achievement, symbolized by the crown.

This connection to nobility and virtue has allowed the name to resonate across different cultures and eras. The name's association with royalty and martyrdom lends it a sense of gravitas, making it a favored choice in various traditions.

As a result, Stefany, along with its related forms, continues to evoke a rich historical and cultural significance.

Famous people named Stefany

In this section, you will find notable people named Stefany. 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 Stefany who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Stefany Shaheen is an author and entrepreneur best known for her work in children's literature and her advocacy for education.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Stefany. 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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Stefany was first seen in the United States in 1949.

Stefany has ranked as high as #2293 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Stefany 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 Stefany 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 Stefany.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 55 55
2024 51 51
2023 57 57
2022 52 52
2021 39 39
2020 61 61
2019 47 47
2018 52 52
2017 59 59
2016 77 77
2015 96 96
2014 63 63
2013 75 75
2012 89 89
2011 83 83
2010 95 95
2009 113 113
2008 112 112
2007 133 133
2006 103 103
2005 127 127
2004 105 105
2003 109 109
2002 150 150
2001 121 121
2000 104 104
1999 88 88
1998 100 100
1997 103 103
1996 118 118
1995 95 95
1994 94 94
1993 86 86
1992 122 122
1991 131 131
1990 112 112
1989 109 109
1988 88 88
1987 89 89
1986 68 68
1985 61 61
1984 49 49
1983 57 57
1982 61 61
1981 51 51
1980 32 32
1979 29 29
1978 35 35
1977 41 41
1976 29 29
1975 29 29
1974 27 27
1973 23 23
1972 26 26
1971 28 28
1970 20 20
1969 16 16
1968 17 17
1967 13 13
1966 12 12
1965 7 7
1964 6 6
1962 7 7
1961 6 6
1958 5 5
1957 6 6
1949 6 6

Top States for Stefany (2024)

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 7
50%
TX 7
50%