Steffanie Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: STEH-fuh-nee //ˈstɛfəni//
Origin: English; German
Meaning: Crown; garland
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Steffanie is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, which means "crown" or "garland." The name entered the Latin language as Stephanus and later became popular in Old French as Etienne. The transition into English occurred through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where the name was adopted in various forms, including Stephen and Stephanie.
The feminine variant, Stephanie, gained prominence in the 19th century, leading to the anglicized form Steffanie, which emerged as a variant spelling in the 20th century. 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 26th, known as St. Stephen's Day, which has been observed since the early centuries of Christianity.
The name has been borne by various notable figures throughout history, including kings and saints, contributing to its enduring legacy. Culturally, the name Steffanie and its variants have been associated with notions of honor and achievement, symbolized by the meaning of "crown." This connection to victory and reward has made the name appealing across various cultures.
The diminutive form, Steffi, has also been used affectionately in some cultures, further embedding the name within familial and social contexts. Overall, the name Steffanie reflects a rich linguistic and cultural heritage that has evolved over centuries.
Famous people named Steffanie
In this section, you will find notable people named Steffanie. 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 Steffanie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Steffanie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Steffanie Sampson is a singer best known for her work with the band The Bouncing Souls, and her solo album 'The Other Side'.
Steffanie Powers is an actress best known for her role in the television series Hart to Hart.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Steffanie was first seen in the United States in 1950.
Steffanie has ranked as high as #1119 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Steffanie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Steffanie 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 Steffanie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Steffanie (2000)
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 | 5 |
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 Steffanie.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2000 | 36 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1995 | 48 |
| 1994 | 48 |
| 1993 | 55 |
| 1992 | 67 |
| 1991 | 79 |
| 1990 | 108 |
| 1989 | 100 |
| 1988 | 86 |
| 1987 | 94 |
| 1986 | 71 |
| 1985 | 86 |
| 1984 | 81 |
| 1983 | 95 |
| 1982 | 72 |
| 1981 | 66 |
| 1980 | 63 |
| 1979 | 51 |
| 1978 | 55 |
| 1977 | 76 |
| 1976 | 70 |
| 1975 | 67 |
| 1974 | 60 |
| 1973 | 80 |
| 1972 | 75 |
| 1971 | 62 |
| 1970 | 73 |
| 1969 | 48 |
| 1968 | 50 |
| 1967 | 62 |
| 1966 | 34 |
| 1965 | 29 |
| 1964 | 26 |
| 1963 | 23 |
| 1962 | 19 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1950 | 6 |