Girl · 1245th of 27,321
Stephenie
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
5,771
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1974
Peak Popularity Year
199
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Stephenie stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
The name Stephenie originates from the Greek 'Stephanos', meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. It evolved through various languages, including Latin and Old High German, before becoming popular in modern English. It is viewed positively, often associated with creativity. There is no biblical relevance to the name, but it gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in the United States.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈstɛfəni/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Stephenie is derived from the Greek name 'Stephanos', which means 'crown' or 'garland'. It is a feminine variant of the name Stephen.
Meaning
crown, garland
Language Evolution
Stephanos (Greek), Stephanus (Latin), Stefan (Old High German), Stephen (Middle English), Stephenie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a variation of the traditional name Stephen.
Variants & Derivatives
Stephanie, Stefanie, Stefany
Modern Popularity & Image
Stephenie is often perceived as a modern and feminine name, associated with creativity and individuality. It is less common than its variants but still holds a unique appeal.
Famous People
Stephenie Meyer, author known for the Twilight series, Stephenie McMillan, a notable figure in charity work
Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 199 peak births in 1974
Geographic Spread
Popular across 31 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 46 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
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Stefannie
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Stefeni
Stefenie
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Steffany
Steffenie
Stefhanie
Stehanie
Stehpanie
Steohanie
Stepahanie
Stepahnie
Stepanie
Stepfanie
Stephaine
Stephanee
Stephaney
Stephani
Stephanie
Stephanine
Stephanni
Stephannie
Stephanny
Stephany
Stephanye
Stephenee
Stepheni
Stephennie
Stepheny
Stephinie
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Stphanie
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 7 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4931st of 9107 | 54 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4542nd of 9204 | 70 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1838th of 12526 | 644 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 885th of 19264 | 2,418 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1245th of 27321 | 2,046 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4669th of 35406 | 457 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 12342nd of 30306 | 82 |