Estefani
Estefani is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Crown or garland.
Origin and history
Estefani is a Spanish-influenced phonetic spelling of Stephanie, derived from the Ancient Greek name Stephanos. It reflects the common Hispanic adoption of the prefix 'E-' added to classical names starting with 'St-'. In the United States, it is a moderately used choice primarily chosen within Spanish-speaking communities.
Popularity in the United States
4,428 babies in the United States have been named Estefani since 1880. It ranks #2635 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1880.
States where it is most popular
- CA (41.6 %)
- TX (19.1 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 98 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,278 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,149 |
| 2010-2019 | 682 |
| 2020-2029 | 221 |
Nicknames
Stef, Fani, Steffi
Fun facts
- The initial 'E' was added historically in Spanish because native words rarely begin with a consonant cluster like 'st-'.
- It shares the same Ancient Greek root, stephanos, as Stephen, Steven, and Stephanie.