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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
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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.
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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 #1140 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.
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. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | |
| TX | 7 |
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 | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 51 |
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2020 | 61 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2017 | 59 |
| 2016 | 77 |
| 2015 | 96 |
| 2014 | 63 |
| 2013 | 75 |
| 2012 | 89 |
| 2011 | 83 |
| 2010 | 95 |
| 2009 | 113 |
| 2008 | 112 |
| 2007 | 133 |
| 2006 | 103 |
| 2005 | 127 |
| 2004 | 105 |
| 2003 | 109 |
| 2002 | 150 |
| 2001 | 121 |
| 2000 | 104 |
| 1999 | 88 |
| 1998 | 100 |
| 1997 | 103 |
| 1996 | 118 |
| 1995 | 95 |
| 1994 | 94 |
| 1993 | 86 |
| 1992 | 122 |
| 1991 | 131 |
| 1990 | 112 |
| 1989 | 109 |
| 1988 | 88 |
| 1987 | 89 |
| 1986 | 68 |
| 1985 | 61 |
| 1984 | 49 |
| 1983 | 57 |
| 1982 | 61 |
| 1981 | 51 |
| 1980 | 32 |
| 1979 | 29 |
| 1978 | 35 |
| 1977 | 41 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1974 | 27 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1971 | 28 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1949 | 6 |