Stephanie
Stephanie is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “Crown, garland”, pronounced STEF-uh-nee. It ranked #557 in the United States in 2025, given to 543 babies, and peaked at #6 in 1985. Common nicknames: Steph, Stevie, Annie.
How popular is Stephanie in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Stephanie mean, and where does it come from?
Stephanie is the French Stéphanie, the feminine of Stephen — Greek stephanos, "crown" or "wreath," the garland given to a victor. It reached sixth place for American girls in 1985 and belongs to that decade beside Jennifer, Jessica and Melissa. Its bearers have been quietly formidable: Stephanie Kwolek invented Kevlar, which has stopped more bullets than anyone can count, and Princess Stéphanie of Monaco survived the car crash that killed her mother.
How is Stephanie used around the world?
Stephanie is used in 3 languages worldwide, with 12+ international variants.
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Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Stephanie?
Famous People Named Stephanie
- Stephanie Kwolek — American chemist and inventor of Kevlar
- Stephanie Beatriz — American actress
- Stéphanie of Monaco — Princess of Monaco and singer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Stephanie mean?
Stephanie is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Crown, garland." Stephanie is the French Stéphanie, the feminine of Stephen — Greek stephanos, "crown" or "wreath," the garland given to a victor. It reached sixth place for American girls in 1985 and belongs to that decade beside Jennifer, Jessica and Melissa.
How do you pronounce Stephanie?
Stephanie is pronounced STEF-uh-nee. Common variations include Stéphanie, Stefanie, Stephany.
Is Stephanie a girl name?
Yes, Stephanie is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Steph, Stevie, Annie.