Estephania
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "crowned" or "victorious".
Name Census estimates that about 471 living Americans carry the first name Estephania. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Estephania today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Estephania births was 2001 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Estephania. 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
471
~ 1 in 727,716 Americans
Peak year
2001
29 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2021 SSA rank
#14,016
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Estephania: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Estephania from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 187 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Estephania 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 Estephania during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Estephanias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Estephania
The name Estephania is of Greek origin, derived from the word "stephanos," meaning "crown" or "wreath." It is a feminine variation of the male name Stephanos, which was a common name in ancient Greece.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Estephania can be found in Byzantine records from the 6th century AD. It was a name given to noble women in the Byzantine Empire, which ruled over parts of the Mediterranean region and the Middle East during that time.
In the 12th century, the name Estephania gained popularity in parts of Europe, particularly in Spain and Italy. This was likely due to the influence of the Byzantine Empire and the spread of Greek culture through trade and cultural exchange.
One notable historical figure with the name Estephania was Estephania of Barcelona (1182-1241), a Catalan noblewoman and queen consort of Aragon. She was known for her involvement in the governance of the Kingdom of Aragon and her support for the arts and literature.
Another prominent individual with this name was Estephania de Requesens (1504-1549), a Spanish courtier and lady-in-waiting to Queen Joanna of Castile. She played a significant role in the political intrigues of the Spanish court during the reign of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.
In the 16th century, the name Estephania was also found in Italy, where it was sometimes spelled as Stefania. One notable Italian with this name was Stefania Quinzani (1457-1530), a Dominican tertiary and mystic who was revered for her piety and devotion.
In the 17th century, the name Estephania appeared in religious texts and records, particularly among Catholic communities. One example is Estephania de la Encarnación (1597-1665), a Spanish nun and mystic who was known for her spiritual writings and her role in promoting the devotion to the Immaculate Conception.
Another historical figure with this name was Estephania de Clermont (1554-1598), a French noblewoman and the wife of Henri I de Bourbon, Prince of Condé. She played a prominent role in the French Wars of Religion and was known for her courage and determination.
People
Estephania + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Estephania 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
Estephania: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Estephania?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 471 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Estephania 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 727,716 US residents.
Is Estephania a common name?
We classify Estephania as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 481 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Estephania most popular?
The single biggest year for Estephania was 2001, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Estephania is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Estephania a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Estephania 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.