Stephanie Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Stephanie is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Stephanie?
Stephanie is spelled S-T-E-P-H-A-N-I-E. The name has 9 letters.
Stephanie at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning “crown” or “garland.”
- Origin
- Stephanie is commonly associated with the Greek name Stephanos, which means “crown” or “wreath.”
- Pronunciation
- STEF-uh-nee · 3 syllables
Stephanie Popularity in 2025
Rank#557
Recorded Births543
- Girls usage fell 23 places to #557 and recorded 28 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Stephanie Mean?
Derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning “crown” or “garland.”
Origin: Stephanie is commonly associated with the Greek name Stephanos, which means “crown” or “wreath.”
How Do You Pronounce Stephanie?
PronunciationSTEF-uh-nee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Stephanie?
- History
- The name Stephanie has a history of use in European contexts and is often linked to Christian saints and royalty.
Stephanie Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 543 | #557 |
| 2024 | Girls | 571 | #534 |
| 2023 | Girls | 659 | #467 |
| 2022 | Girls | 659 | #480 |
| 2021 | Girls | 692 | #452 |
| 2020 | Girls | 703 | #437 |
| 2019 | Girls | 896 | #352 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,031 | #318 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,136 | #287 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,370 | #236 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,558 | #209 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,644 | #205 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,677 | #194 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,888 | #168 |
| 2011 | Girls | 2,151 | #146 |
| 2011 | Boys | 6 | #10,808 |
| 2010 | Girls | 2,492 | #126 |
| 2009 | Girls | 2,922 | #112 |
| 2009 | Boys | 6 | #10,994 |
| 2008 | Girls | 3,320 | #105 |
| 2008 | Boys | 8 | #9,019 |
| 2007 | Girls | 3,811 | #88 |
| 2007 | Boys | 8 | #8,915 |
| 2006 | Girls | 4,511 | #70 |
When Was Stephanie Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1990 · Girls
24,864 recorded births
National rank #7
1985 · Girls
23,243 recorded births
National rank #6
1984 · Girls
23,025 recorded births
National rank #6
1988 · Girls
22,843 recorded births
National rank #7
Where Stephanie Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #359 | 91 |
| AZ | #372 | 18 |
| NV | #374 | 7 |
| FL | #375 | 49 |
| NE | #396 | 5 |
| TX | #402 | 83 |
| MD | #427 | 12 |
| WA | #430 | 16 |