Declining since 1985, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Stefanie since 1911
Babies named Stefanie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 91 |
| 1920s | 62 |
| 1930s | 28 |
| 1940s | 275 |
| 1950s | 650 |
| 1960s | 3,768 |
| 1970s | 8,713 |
| 1980s | 15,833 |
| 1990s | 5,344 |
| 2000s | 1,723 |
| 2010s | 524 |
| 2020s | 133 |
Meaning & origin
Stefanie, a variant of the more common Stephanie, has been in use in the United States since at least 1911, when it first appeared in Social Security records. The name saw its peak popularity in 1983, ranking among the top names for girls that year. Since 1985, however, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting a broader shift away from names that were highly fashionable in the 1970s and 1980s. In 2025, with a rank of 8,362 and a frequency of about 1 in 133,939 births, Stefanie is now a relatively uncommon choice. While no state data is available for this name, its trajectory suggests it remains in use but has not experienced a revival in recent decades.
Stefanie is a feminine form of Stephen, derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. It was introduced to the English-speaking world via the biblical Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. The spelling with 'f' rather than 'ph' reflects a more direct borrowing from German or other European languages where the name has long been popular.
Where Stefanie 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: Stef, Stevie, Annie, Fannie
Sibling names for Stefanie
Names that share Stefanie's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Stefanie
Names whose popularity has moved with Stefanie's over the last 50 years.
