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Stephanie
GirlFrench, Greek· “crown, wreath”
- Meaning
- crown, wreath
- Origin
- French, Greek
- Pronunciation
- STEH-fuh-nee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #557
- US babies 2025
- 543
- Best rank
- #6 (1984)
- Peak year
- 1990
Meaning and origin of Stephanie
Stephanie is a French and Greek name that means “crown, wreath”.
Stephanie is the English form of the French Stéphanie, the feminine of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, "crown" or "wreath." In ancient Greece a wreath was awarded to victors and honored citizens. Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, made the masculine name widespread, and the feminine form grew popular in France and later in the English-speaking world, where it was a favorite in the late twentieth century. Princess Stéphanie of Monaco is a royal bearer. Stephanie is friendly and polished, with nicknames like Steph, Stevie and Annie.
Other spellings with the same sound: Stefanie, Stephany, Stefani, Stephani.
Popularity over time
Stephanie first appears in US Social Security records in 1891. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 129 different years, starting in 1896. Its best national rank was #6 in 1984, and the most babies received it in 1990, when 24,864 were named Stephanie. In 2025, 543 babies were named Stephanie, and it ranked #557 nationally. That is 65% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #371 in 1920, #122 in 1950, #13 in 1980, #40 in 2000, #126 in 2010, and #557 in 2025. Of the 745,148 US girls named Stephanie since records began, 29% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 160,468 babies. Since 2010, 19,670 more have been named Stephanie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Samantha, Lauren, Elizabeth, Megan, and Kayla.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Stephanie ranked highest in California, Florida, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #367 | 91 |
| Florida | #382 | 49 |
| Arizona | #385 | 18 |
| Texas | #405 | 83 |
| Nevada | #429 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Stephanie is usually pronounced STEH-fuh-nee, with three syllables. It has nine letters, starts with S and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Stefanie, Stephany, Stefani, and Stephani.
Middle names for Stephanie
A few middle names that flow with Stephanie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Stephanie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stephanie mean?
Stephanie is a French and Greek name that means “crown, wreath”.
What is the origin of the name Stephanie?
Stephanie has French and Greek roots. Stephanie is the English form of the French Stéphanie, the feminine of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, "crown" or "wreath." In ancient Greece a wreath was awarded to victors and honored citizens.
Is Stephanie a popular name?
Yes. Stephanie ranked #557 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Stephanie a boy or girl name?
Stephanie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Stephanie?
Stephanie is usually pronounced STEH-fuh-nee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings