Estefanny
Feminine form of the Spanish name Esteban, meaning "garland" or "crown".
Name Census estimates that about 173 living Americans carry the first name Estefanny. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Estefanny today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Estefanny births was 2005 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Estefanny. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
173
~ 1 in 1,981,239 Americans
Peak year
2005
13 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2016 SSA rank
#17,063
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Estefanny: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Estefanny from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 84 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Estefanny remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Estefanny by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Estefanny during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Estefanny
The name Estefanny is a feminine form of the Spanish name Estefan, which is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath". The name has its origins in ancient Greek culture, dating back to the Hellenic period around the 5th century BC.
The name Stephanos was a popular name among the ancient Greeks and was often given to children as a symbol of honor and victory. It was also associated with the laurel wreath, which was traditionally awarded to victors in athletic competitions and military campaigns.
As Christianity spread throughout the Mediterranean region, the name Stephanos became closely associated with Saint Stephen, one of the first Christian martyrs. According to the Acts of the Apostles, Stephen was a deacon in the early Christian church who was stoned to death for his faith around the year 36 AD.
The name Estefanny likely emerged in the Middle Ages as a feminine variant of the name Estefan, which was a common name among Spanish and Portuguese populations influenced by the Christian tradition. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Estefanny can be found in the writings of the Spanish mystic and poet, San Juan de la Cruz (1542-1591), who referred to a nun by that name in his works.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Estefanny. One of the most famous was Estefanny de Requena (1784-1861), a Spanish painter and engraver known for her portraiture and religious artwork. Another notable Estefanny was Estefanny de Arteaga (1828-1903), a Cuban writer and poet who was a prominent figure in the literary circles of her time.
In the 20th century, Estefanny Rodríguez (1912-1997) was a Venezuelan actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. Estefanny Navarro (1940-2008) was a Mexican artist and sculptor, recognized for her abstract and minimalist works.
More recently, Estefanny Escobar (born 1988) is a Colombian model and actress who has appeared in various television shows and films. She is known for her roles in the telenovelas El Señor de los Cielos and La Promesa.
People
Estefanny + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Estefanny as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Estefanny: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Estefanny?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 173 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Estefanny going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,981,239 US residents.
Is Estefanny a common name?
We classify Estefanny as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 176 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Estefanny most popular?
The single biggest year for Estefanny was 2005, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Estefanny is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Estefanny a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Estefanny in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.