Stephanie Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSTEH-fuh-nee / /ˈstɛfəni/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: crown; Latin: crowned
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Stephanie is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, which means 'crown' or 'garland'. It has been used in various forms across different cultures. The name became popular in the Christian tradition due to Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Stephanie has been a common name in many Western countries since the 20th century.
Trend Summary
Stephanie experienced significant popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Stefanie
- Stefany
- Stef
International Variants
- Stefania (Italian)
- Estefanía (Spanish)
- Stefanie (German)
- Stefany (Polish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Stephanie was first seen in the United States in 1947. Stephanie has ranked as high as #1053 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, New York, District of Columbia, Texas, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Stephanie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Stephanie (2002)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 14 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 13 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 20 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 39 |
| 1966 | 38 |
| 1967 | 42 |
| 1968 | 31 |
| 1969 | 47 |
| 1970 | 61 |
| 1971 | 52 |
| 1972 | 57 |
| 1973 | 67 |
| 1974 | 61 |
| 1975 | 72 |
| 1976 | 60 |
| 1977 | 57 |
| 1978 | 61 |
| 1979 | 75 |
| 1980 | 75 |
| 1981 | 97 |
| 1982 | 82 |
| 1983 | 96 |
| 1984 | 107 |
| 1985 | 113 |
| 1986 | 97 |
| 1987 | 106 |
| 1988 | 92 |
| 1989 | 143 |
| 1990 | 102 |
| 1991 | 89 |
| 1992 | 72 |
| 1993 | 62 |
| 1994 | 53 |
| 1995 | 45 |
| 1996 | 37 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |