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Why parents love Stephanie- The meaning crown is regal and aspirational.
- It held the top 10 for over 20 years — an extraordinary run.
- Three syllables with a French, flowing sound: STEF-ah-nee.
- Steph is a strong, friendly nickname.
- Princess Stéphanie of Monaco gives it real royal connections.
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The vibe of Stephanie
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Origin & history of Stephanie
Greek stephanos (crown/garland)
→ Latin Stephanus
→ French feminine Stéphanie
→ English Stephanie
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Greek roots
Stephanie is the French feminine form of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos meaning crown, wreath, or garland. Saint Stephen was the first Christian martyr, stoned to death (Acts 7). The name became massively popular in America from the late 1960s, holding a top-10 position for over 20 years. Princess Stéphanie of Monaco, daughter of Grace Kelly, kept the name royally visible. Stephanie Meyer wrote the Twilight saga. Stephanie has now dropped enough to be positioned for elegant rediscovery.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Used in France for centuries; became enormously popular in English from the 1960s.
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Today
Stephanie remains a beloved choice, ranking #377 in the US. 747,234 babies have been named Stephanie since 1891.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Stephanie?
1990
peak year
Stephanie was a name of the 1990s. Through that decade it averaged #8 nationally — one of the era's most chosen names. In 1990, 24,864 babies were given the name — making it the #7 most popular name in the United States that year. In the present decade it sits around #377, with about 927 babies given the name annually. Stephanie has been declining in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 747,234 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
24,864
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #7)
(ranked #7)
927
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
9,270
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
747,234
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Stephanie7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
Stephanie's Life Path 4 is the builder's number — building toward the crown. People named Stephanie tend to be capable, determined, and driven to achieve the highest standards.
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Builds toward the crown✦
Capable and determined◈
Highest standards◎
Garland-worthy effort♡
Regal determinationS1
T2
E5
P7
H8
A1
N5
I9
E5
Sum: 43 → Life path 7
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Personality of Stephanie🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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