Stefani
Stefani is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Crown or garland.
Origin and history
Stefani is a female given name derived from the Greek word 'stephanos', meaning crown or garland. It is an alternative spelling of Stephanie, which gained popularity in the late 20th century. In the United States, it remains a recognizable yet less common variant.
Popularity in the United States
7,033 babies in the United States have been named Stefani since 1880. It ranks #2016 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1996.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.4 %)
- TX (21.4 %)
- NY (9.7 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 87 |
| 1950-1960 | 211 |
| 1960-1970 | 557 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,133 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,817 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,898 |
| 2000-2010 | 914 |
| 2010-2019 | 306 |
| 2020-2029 | 105 |
Nicknames
Stef, Steffi, Stevie
Fun facts
- Stefani is a modern phonetic variant of Stephanie, influenced by Italian and Slavic surname or given name spellings.
- It is famous as the surname of singer Gwen Stefani, which helped increase public recognition of this spelling.