Steffany Girl

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

Origin: English; Greek

Meaning: Crown; garland

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Steffany is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, which means "crown" or "garland." The Greek word 'stephanos' is rooted in the verb 'stephanoo,' meaning "to crown." This name was adopted into Latin as Stephanus and subsequently into Old French as Etienne, before evolving into various forms in English, including Stephen and Stephanie. The transition to Steffany likely emerged as a variant of Stephanie, which became popular in the English-speaking world during the 20th century.

Historically, the name has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Stephen, who is recognized as the first Christian martyr in the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Acts, which dates back to the 1st century. His story has had a lasting impact on Christian tradition, and his feast day is celebrated on December 26.

The name was further popularized through royal connections, as it has been used by various European monarchs throughout the centuries, reinforcing its significance in Christian and royal contexts. Culturally, the name Steffany and its variants have been associated with notions of honor and achievement, symbolized by the concept of a crown.

This connection to victory and distinction has contributed to the name's enduring appeal. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Steph or Steffi have emerged, often used affectionately in familial or friendly contexts.

The name's historical roots and associations with honor and leadership have allowed it to resonate across different cultures and eras, maintaining its relevance in various linguistic traditions.

Famous people named Steffany

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Steffany Gretzinger is a singer and songwriter best known for her work with Bethel Music and the albums The Undoing and Blackout.

Sibling suggestions

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

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Steffany. 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 Steffany was first seen in the United States in 1949.

Steffany has ranked as high as #3047 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and New York.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Steffany 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 Steffany 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 Steffany.

Year Total Births Girl
2023 8 8
2022 7 7
2021 5 5
2020 9 9
2019 7 7
2018 14 14
2017 8 8
2015 20 20
2014 13 13
2012 16 16
2011 24 24
2010 17 17
2009 25 25
2008 23 23
2007 28 28
2006 28 28
2005 29 29
2004 27 27
2003 30 30
2002 29 29
2001 40 40
2000 35 35
1999 32 32
1998 45 45
1997 30 30
1996 46 46
1995 47 47
1994 59 59
1993 56 56
1992 65 65
1991 76 76
1990 76 76
1989 63 63
1988 68 68
1987 51 51
1986 45 45
1985 53 53
1984 41 41
1983 31 31
1982 35 35
1981 42 42
1980 44 44
1979 27 27
1978 29 29
1977 35 35
1976 22 22
1975 31 31
1974 30 30
1973 22 22
1972 33 33
1971 18 18
1970 28 28
1969 20 20
1968 21 21
1967 15 15
1966 6 6
1964 6 6
1961 12 12
1957 5 5
1953 5 5
1951 7 7
1949 5 5

Top States for Steffany (2008)

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 6
100%