Estephany
From the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "victor's garland".
Name Census estimates that about 804 living Americans carry the first name Estephany. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Estephany today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Estephany births was 2008 (54 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Estephany. 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
804
~ 1 in 426,311 Americans
Peak year
2008
54 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,536
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Estephany: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Estephany from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 388 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Estephany 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 Estephany during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Estephanys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Estephany, while Florida, Illinois, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 74 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Estephany
The name Estephany is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, which means "crown" or "garland." It is a feminine variation of the more common name Stephen, which has its roots in ancient Greek culture and traditions.
Estephany can be traced back to the early Christian era, when the name Stephen was associated with Saint Stephen, one of the first Christian martyrs. The name was particularly popular among Greek-speaking Christians, who revered Saint Stephen and adopted variations of his name.
In the Middle Ages, the name Estephany spread throughout Europe, particularly in regions with strong Greek cultural influences, such as Italy and Spain. It was often used as a way to honor Saint Stephen and express devotion to the Christian faith.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Estephany can be found in medieval Spanish records, where it appeared as Estefanía. This variant of the name was borne by several notable women in Spanish history, including Estefanía de Requesens (1504-1549), a Spanish courtier and noblewoman.
In the 16th century, the name Estephany gained popularity in other parts of Europe, including France and England. During this period, several notable individuals bore the name, such as Estephania de Ghivizano (1495-1573), an Italian nun and mystic.
As the name spread across different cultures and languages, various spellings and variations emerged, including Estefania, Estefanía, and Estephanie. However, the core meaning and origin remained rooted in the Greek name Stephanos and its association with Saint Stephen.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Estephany, including:
1. Estephania of Barcelona (1182-1241), a Spanish noblewoman and Queen of Aragon.
2. Estephania de Lorenzana (1556-1632), a Spanish mystic and writer.
3. Estephany Leal (born 1989), a Colombian actress and model.
4. Estephany Rodríguez (born 1993), a Mexican actress and singer.
5. Estephany Ortiz (born 1996), a Paraguayan fashion model.
While the name Estephany has undergone various transformations and adaptations across different cultures and time periods, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Greek name Stephanos and its association with the Christian martyr Saint Stephen.
People
Estephany + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Estephany 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
Estephany: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Estephany?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 804 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Estephany 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 426,311 US residents.
Is Estephany a common name?
We classify Estephany as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 821 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Estephany most popular?
The single biggest year for Estephany was 2008, when 54 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Estephany is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Estephany a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Estephany 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.