Declining since 1985, #557 for girls today.
Popularity of Stephanie since 1891
Babies named Stephanie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Stephanie's real moment was 1984.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 100 |
| 1900s | 363 |
| 1910s | 2,673 |
| 1920s | 1,988 |
| 1930s | 1,603 |
| 1940s | 11,936 |
| 1950s | 35,557 |
| 1960s | 92,821 |
| 1970s | 160,468 |
| 1980s | 218,173 |
| 1990s | 149,836 |
| 2000s | 49,960 |
| 2010s | 15,843 |
| 2020s | 3,827 |
Meaning & origin
Stephanie is a name with deep classical roots that became a modern American favorite. According to Social Security data, the name first appeared in the U.S. top 1,000 in 1891, but its real ascendancy began mid-century. It reached its peak popularity in 1984, reflecting its status as a quintessential 1980s name. Since 1985, its usage has been on a general decline, and by 2025 it ranked 557th, with about 1 in 2,960 newborn girls receiving the name. Despite its downward trajectory, Stephanie remains a widely recognized name with enduring appeal. Geographically, it has been most popular in states like Nevada, Nebraska, and Arizona. The name's journey from ancient Greek, through French, to its peak as a modern English favorite illustrates how classical names can be revived and reshaped by cultural trends.
Stephanie derives from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. It entered English via the French feminine form Stéphanie and has been used in the English-speaking world since the late 19th century. The name saw a dramatic surge in popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, peaking as one of the top names of the 1980s.
Where Stephanie 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.
“Stephanie” around the world
Where Stephanie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Ireland
14
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Steph, Stevie, Annie
Sibling names for Stephanie
Names that share Stephanie's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Jennifer, Melissa, Nicole, Amy, Christina, Alisha, Amanda, Angelia, Candice, Felicia, Heather, Jacquelyn, Kimberly, Kristine, Kristy, Lauren, Melanie, Nichole, Pamela, Samantha, Stacy, Tracy, Brandee, Christin, Cinthia, Danyelle, Jackeline, Jacklyn, Jennyfer, Kimberlee, Kimberli, Malissa, Maritza, Melisa, Mellissa, Melonie, Michaela, Rashell, Tiffanie, Yoselin, Aleshia, Angella, Brittanie, Cassondra, Charmayne, Chrissy, Christianne, Crissy, Cristen, Dannielle, Danyell, Desarae, Deserae, Jacalyn, Jackelyn, Jaclynn, Jacquelynn, Jacqulyn, Jenica, Jeniffer, Jennefer, Jennell, Jenniffer, Jesica, Jesika, Jessyca, Kemberly, Krissy, Kristel, Kymberly, Leighann, Leighanne, Malorie, Melannie, Melissia, Mellisa, Michaele, Michala, Nichol, Nicholle, Nickole, Sammantha, Yessica, Andera, Angelynn, Anndrea, Antwanette, Beckey, Carlisa, Casondra, Cherrelle, Chrissie, Christyna, Chrystina, Crystalyn, Daneille, Daphanie, Dawnielle, Gennifer, Jacilyn, Jannifer, Jenel, Jennafer, Jennipher, Jessyka, Kasaundra, Kasondra, Kassaundra, Khristine, Kimberle, Kimberlea, Kimberlyann, Kimberlynn, Kimbery, Kimerly, Kristena, Kristyne, Krystalyn, Krystel, Krysti, Krystine, Marlissa, Martika, Mellanie, Mischelle, Mitchelle, Mylissa, Nycole, Rashel, Raychelle, Samanatha, Sheyanne, Sintia, Steffi, Stephaney, Stepheny, Stevee, Tifani, Tifanie, Tiffanee, Tiffiany, Tiffiney, Tiphanie, Yenifer, Alyssamarie, Amamda, Amanada, Amberlie, Ashleymarie, Carrianne, Chirstina, Chistina, Chrisandra, Christyne, Chrystie, Damonique, Dangela, Danyele, Denielle, Domnique, Ennifer, Gessica, Hillari, Jackilyn, Jacquilyn, Jenefer, Jenniefer, Jennife, Jessicah, Jessicia, Karolynn, Khrista, Kimbely, Kimberely, Kristianne, Kristinia, Krystelle, Kymberlie, Laurann, Maryfer, Meganne, Melanye, Melissaann, Millisa, Mychelle, Robynne, Samanthajo, Teffany, Tiffinie, Vennessa, Cynthya, Jeanee, Jenafer, Jessaca, Nocole, Tiffannie, Amandalee, Ammanda, Andreal, Brittanyann, Cherissa, Chirstine, Christeena, Christiann, Christyl, Crystalann, Danialle, Danniell, Danylle, Desiraye, Jaclyne, Jaclynne, Jacqulynn, Jassica, Jeanifer, Jeffifer, Jennfer, Jenniferlynn, Jennifr, Jesicca, Jessic, Jessicalynn, Jessicamarie, Jinnifer, Katianne, Khristie, Kinberly, Kristeena, Kristiann, Krystn, Kymberley, Lizmary, Loribeth, Melisssa, Mellonie, Michaelia, Mickelle, Millissa, Mischele, Nichoel, Nickola, Nicolemarie, Nikcole, Nikkol, Phyllicia, Shannelle, Shawnelle, Tearsa, Tifanny, Tiffanny, Tiffine, Trachelle, Yeraldine, Yessika
Brothers: Michael, Matthew, Christopher, Jason, Brian, Brandon, Jarrett, Jeffery, Jeffrey, Jeremy, Johnathan, Kristopher, Darrick, Derreck, Jefferey, Jeramie, Jermey, Jonmichael, Michale, Timmothy, Chirstopher, Chrishawn, Chrisopher, Christipher, Christohper, Christophr, Dennys, Jeffory, Jeffrie, Jonthan, Stephone, Timonthy, Jeffre, Johnnathan, Chrisean, Christifer, Christorpher, Christopherjame, Christphor, Dimetrius, Janmichael, Jonanthony, Stepfon
Names like Stephanie
Names whose popularity has moved with Stephanie's over the last 50 years.
