Stephanie

Q: What is the origin of Stephanie?

Stephanie is of Greek origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Stephanie?

According to the latest SSA data, Stephanie is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Stephanie a boy name?

Stephanie is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Crown; Garland"

Feminine form of Stephen, from Greek meaning crown, transmitted through French and widely used in modern English-speaking contexts.

Themes:crowngreekfemininemodern

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Stephanie

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked in 2024

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Stephanie did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Stephanie Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Stephanie.

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Steph

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Stevie

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stey

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step

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stie

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sto

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anie

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niey

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Baby Name Lists That Include Stephanie

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Stephanie mean?

Stephanie means "Crown; Garland". Feminine form of Stephen, from Greek meaning crown, transmitted through French and widely used in modern English-speakin

What is the origin of Stephanie?

Stephanie is of Greek origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Stephanie?

According to the latest SSA data, Stephanie is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Stephanie a boy name?

Stephanie is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Stephanie?

Popular nicknames for Stephanie include Steph, Stevie, stey, step, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Stephanie?

There are many names similar to Stephanie in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGreek, French, English

Syllables2

Length9 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withS

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Andreas Alexzander Alexandro Andrea Alexandre

Sisters

Agnes Angeline Asia Angelia Alexus

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