Stephenie Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: STEFF-uh-nee //ˈstɛfəni//

Origin: Greek; English

Meaning: Greek: crown; English: feminine form of Stephen

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Stephenie is a variant of the name Stephanie, which originates from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "garland." The Greek word stems from the verb stephano, which means "to crown." The name was adopted into Latin as Stephanus and subsequently into Old French as Estienne, before evolving into the modern forms found in various languages, including Stephanie in English. The transition into English occurred during the Middle Ages, particularly through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which brought many Latin and Greek names into the English-speaking world.

Historically, the name Stephen has significant roots, particularly within Christian tradition. Saint Stephen, recognized as the first Christian martyr, is a prominent biblical figure whose story is recounted in the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament.

His martyrdom is commemorated on December 26, and the name has been borne by numerous saints and kings throughout history, including several English monarchs. The name Stephanie, as a feminine form, gained traction in the late medieval period and was further popularized by its use in various royal and noble families across Europe.

Culturally, the name Stephenie and its variants have been associated with notions of honor and achievement due to their meaning related to crowns and garlands, which symbolize victory and distinction. The name has also appeared in literature and art, reinforcing its enduring presence in Western culture.

The diminutive form "Steph" has been used informally, reflecting a more personal connection to the name. Overall, the name Stephenie carries a rich historical and cultural significance that has allowed it to persist through the centuries.

Famous people named Stephenie

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

We also feature individuals named Stephenie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Stephenie Meyer is an author best known for the Twilight series, The Host, and Midnight Sun.

Fictional characters named Stephenie

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Stephenie is a fictional character from the book series Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. She is a vampire who plays a significant role in the life of the protagonist, Bella Swan.

Sibling suggestions

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

StephanieStefanieSamanthaSavannahSophieScarlett

Similar names

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

StephanieStefanieSeraphinaSabrinaSelenaSierraSiennaSoleil

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Stephenie was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Stephenie has ranked as high as #1273 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, New York, and Florida.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Stephenie 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 Stephenie 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 Stephenie.

Year Total Births Girl
2024 5 5
2023 5 5
2021 5 5
2020 11 11
2018 6 6
2017 9 9
2016 17 17
2015 7 7
2014 10 10
2013 7 7
2012 15 15
2011 20 20
2010 17 17
2009 17 17
2008 19 19
2007 16 16
2006 29 29
2005 30 30
2004 29 29
2003 28 28
2002 26 26
2001 35 35
2000 44 44
1999 40 40
1998 38 38
1997 54 54
1996 53 53
1995 62 62
1994 90 90
1993 92 92
1992 106 106
1991 124 124
1990 149 149
1989 140 140
1988 151 151
1987 171 171
1986 140 140
1985 143 143
1984 133 133
1983 160 160
1982 172 172
1981 160 160
1980 165 165
1979 167 167
1978 176 176
1977 165 165
1976 194 194
1975 151 151
1974 199 199
1973 170 170
1972 178 178
1971 170 170
1970 142 142
1969 133 133
1968 122 122
1967 98 98
1966 93 93
1965 95 95
1964 60 60
1963 65 65
1962 47 47
1961 47 47
1960 31 31
1959 39 39
1958 28 28
1957 24 24
1956 43 43
1955 21 21
1954 27 27
1953 30 30
1952 30 30
1951 33 33
1950 31 31
1949 29 29
1948 24 24
1947 19 19
1946 16 16
1945 16 16
1944 17 17
1943 12 12
1942 10 10
1941 7 7
1940 8 8
1925 5 5
1923 5 5
1920 6 6
1919 7 7
1918 6 6
1917 5 5
1916 10 10
1915 5 5
1912 5 5

Top States for Stephenie (2006)

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 5
100%