Stephany
Stephany is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Crown or garland.
Origin and history
Stephany is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from Stephanos. It serves as a spelling variant of the more common Stephanie. In the United States, it has been used consistently over the decades, though it is less common than the traditional -ie spelling.
Popularity in the United States
15,171 babies in the United States have been named Stephany since 1880. It ranks #1268 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1775.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32 %)
- TX (14.6 %)
- NY (10.6 %)
- FL (7 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 174 |
| 1920-1930 | 81 |
| 1930-1940 | 101 |
| 1940-1950 | 294 |
| 1950-1960 | 476 |
| 1960-1970 | 696 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,144 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,427 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,519 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,477 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,456 |
| 2020-2029 | 326 |
Famous people named Stephany
- Stephany Mayor: Athlete, Soccer Player
Nicknames
Steph, Stephie, Stephy
Fun facts
- Stephany is a phonetic variant of Stephanie, replacing the traditional end vowel sound spelling with 'y'.
- The root word 'stephanos' was used in ancient Greece to refer to the crown or wreath given to victors in contest.