Declining since 2002, #2,117 for girls today.
Popularity of Estefania since 1980
Babies named Estefania per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 264 |
| 1990s | 2,293 |
| 2000s | 2,536 |
| 2010s | 1,362 |
| 2020s | 583 |
Meaning & origin
Estefania, the Spanish form of Stephanie, has a steady presence in the United States since first being recorded in 1980. Its peak year was 1996, but its popularity has been falling since 2002. As of 2025, it ranks 2,117th, with approximately 1 in 18,264 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is most common in states with large Hispanic populations, including Tennessee, Texas, and Georgia. Estefania carries a regal meaning derived from Greek, symbolizing a crown or garland, and remains a familiar choice in Spanish-speaking communities.
Estefania is the Spanish form of Stephanie, which comes from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' It has been used in Spanish-speaking countries since the Middle Ages, often associated with Christian martyrs and saints.
Where Estefania is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Este, Fani, Tefa, Tefi
Sibling names for Estefania
Names that share Estefania's style, for a brother or sister.
