Stephaine
Stephaine is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Crown, garland, or that which surrounds.
Origin and history
Stephaine is a spelling variant of Stephanie, which derives from the Greek name Stephanos meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. While Stephanie became very popular in the late 20th century, this specific spelling variant remains relatively uncommon in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
4,165 babies in the United States have been named Stephaine since 1880. It ranks #2727 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.4 %)
- NY (14.9 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 151 |
| 1960-1970 | 659 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,158 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,454 |
| 1990-2000 | 582 |
| 2000-2010 | 133 |
| 2010-2019 | 23 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Steph, Stephie
Fun facts
- Stephaine likely arose as a phonetic or typographical variant of the far more common name Stephanie.
- The underlying Greek root, Stephanos, was historically used to refer to a crown or wreath given to victors.