Stephanie
Stephanie is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Crown, garland, or honor.
Origin and history
Stephanie is traditionally a feminine name derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning crown or garland. Although historically and predominantly used for females in the United States, it has occasionally appeared in male birth records. Its usage for boys was extremely rare and has not been ranked in recent SSA data.
Popularity in the United States
2,638 babies in the United States have been named Stephanie since 1880. It ranks #2522 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.3 %)
- TX (16 %)
- NY (15.6 %)
- DC (6.9 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
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 | 17 |
| 1950-1960 | 64 |
| 1960-1970 | 277 |
| 1970-1980 | 623 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,008 |
| 1990-2000 | 531 |
| 2000-2010 | 112 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Steph, Stephie, Steffi
Fun facts
- Stephanie developed as the French feminine form of Stephanos, which came to English via Latin.
- While predominantly given to girls, over 2,600 male births have been registered with the name Stephanie in the U.S. since 1880.