Estefany
Estefany is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Crown, wreath, or that which surrounds.
Origin and history
Estefany is a Hispanicized variant of the name Stephanie, originating from the Greek word stephanos. It entered U.S. usage as a popular phonetic adaptation among Spanish-speaking communities. Today, it remains a recognized alternative spelling with steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
5,660 babies in the United States have been named Estefany since 1880. It ranks #2276 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1413.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.3 %)
- TX (22.2 %)
- NY (9.2 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
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 | 102 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,379 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,146 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,330 |
| 2020-2029 | 703 |
Nicknames
Stef, Steffy, Fany
Fun facts
- Estefany reflects the Spanish phonetic rule where words beginning with an 's' sound followed by a consonant add a leading 'e'.
- The root name Stephanos was originally given to victors in ancient Greek contests who received a ceremonial crown.