Stephana Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: steh-FAH-nah //stəˈfænə//
Origin: Greek; Latin
Meaning: Greek: crown; Latin: crowned one
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Stephana is derived from the Greek name 'Stephanos' (Στέφανος), which means 'crown' or 'garland.' This etymology reflects the ancient practice of crowning victors in athletic competitions and symbolizes honor and achievement. The name transitioned into Latin as 'Stephanus,' which was adopted into various languages, including Old French as 'Estienne' and eventually into English as 'Stephen.' The feminine form, Stephana, emerged as a derivative, particularly in the context of Christian tradition, where it has been used to denote female saints and figures associated with the male name.
Historically, the name has significant roots in early Christian texts, notably in the New Testament, where Saint Stephen is recognized as the first Christian martyr, stoned to death for his beliefs in the first century CE. His story, recounted in the Book of Acts, has made the name Stephen and its variants, including Stephana, resonate within Christian communities.
The name's association with martyrdom and faith contributed to its adoption in various cultures, particularly in Europe during the Middle Ages, when saints' names were commonly used to honor religious figures. Culturally, Stephana carries connotations of virtue and resilience, often linked to the ideals of sacrifice and dedication found in Christian teachings.
The name has been used in various literary and artistic contexts, symbolizing strength and honor. Additionally, diminutive forms such as 'Stevie' or 'Steph' have emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability across different cultures and languages.
The enduring legacy of the name Stephana is thus rooted in its rich historical and cultural significance, reflecting themes of honor, faith, and resilience.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Stephana was first seen in the United States in 1909.
Stephana has ranked as high as #822 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Stephana has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Stephana 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 Stephana was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Stephana
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.
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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 Stephana.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1909 | 5 |