Stephanie
How to say it: STEF-uh-nee · /ˈstɛfəni/
French feminine form of Stephen, from Greek 'Stephanos', meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. Via Latin 'Stephania'.
Stephanie was the 465th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 543 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are down about 64% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #619 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #465 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 543 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,053 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | −64% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #619 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,359 among girls’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Once a defining name of the 1980s, Stephanie has faded steadily since. It now rests far below that peak with further softening ahead.
What goes with it
Breathy and flowing through three lilting beats. Michelle carries a similar rhythm and Stephie gives a familiar short form.
Parents who love Stephanie also love
Nicknames
- Steph
- Stephie
- Stevie
Honouring a Stephanie in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Stephanie is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #1,359 for girls in 2025.
Ireland: #303.
Famous people named Stephanie
- Stephanie McMahon (born 1976)American professional wrestler and executive
- Stephanie Rice (born 1988)Australian swimmer
- Stephanie Beatriz (born 1981)Argentine-American actress
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