Holding steady.
Popularity of Stephenia since 1917
Babies named Stephenia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1959, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Stephenia's real moment was 1972.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 70 |
| 1960s | 85 |
| 1970s | 80 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Stephenia is a rare feminine variant of Stephen, a name with deep roots in Greek and Christian tradition. First recorded in U.S. data in 1917, the name saw its peak year in 1972, though it never entered the top 1000 rankings and has remained consistently uncommon. The trajectory over recent decades shows a stable pattern of low usage. While Stephenia lacks the widespread popularity of its cousin Stephanie, its distinctiveness and classic derivation from the Greek word for crown give it a quiet, enduring appeal.
Stephenia is a feminine elaboration of Stephen, derived from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "garland." The name Stephen became widespread in Christian contexts due to Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Stephenia emerged as a feminine variant in the English-speaking world, following the pattern of names like Stephanie, and saw modest use in the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Stevie, Steph, Fenia
Variants: Stephania
Sibling names for Stephenia
Names that share Stephenia's style, for a brother or sister.
