Declining since 2003, #5,099 for girls today.
Popularity of Stefania since 1901
Babies named Stefania per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2004, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Stefania's real moment was 1916.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 35 |
| 1910s | 252 |
| 1920s | 130 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 84 |
| 1970s | 212 |
| 1980s | 332 |
| 1990s | 441 |
| 2000s | 476 |
| 2010s | 429 |
| 2020s | 249 |
Meaning & origin
Stefania is a name of Greek origin meaning 'crown', first recorded in the United States in 1901. This feminine form of Stephen has seen moderate use, peaking in popularity in 1916. In recent decades, its usage has been declining, with a notable downturn since 2003. As of 2025, it ranks 5099th, with about 1 in 64,291 births. The name has historically been most common in New York and Florida, reflecting its strong ties to Italian and Eastern European immigrant communities. Though not as mainstream as its variant Stephanie, Stefania retains a classic, cross-cultural appeal that is both distinctive and elegant.
Stefania is the feminine form of Stefan, derived from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. It has been used across Europe, particularly in Italy, Poland, and Romania, where it is a common given name. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world later, but remains closely tied to its Eastern and Southern European roots.
Where Stefania is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Stefania” around the world
Where Stefania lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Stef, Stefa, Ania, Fania, Stefie
Sibling names for Stefania
Names that share Stefania's style, for a brother or sister.
