Steffanie
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "crown" or "wreath".
Name Census estimates that about 2,330 living Americans carry the first name Steffanie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Steffanie today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Steffanie births was 1990 (108 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Steffanie. 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
2.3K
~ 1 in 147,105 Americans
Peak year
1990
108 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
2011 SSA rank
#16,524
Tracked since 1950
Popularity
Steffanie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Steffanie from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 814 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Steffanie 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 Steffanie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Steffanies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 19 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Steffanie, while Missouri, Minnesota, Kansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 38 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Steffanie
The name Steffanie is a feminine form of the German name Stephan, derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath." The name Stephanos has its roots in the ancient Greek language and culture, dating back to the classical period.
The name Steffanie gained popularity in various parts of Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions with Germanic linguistic and cultural influences. It was often used as a variant of the name Stephanie, which was more common in certain areas.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Steffanie can be found in historical documents from the 14th century. However, it is important to note that spelling variations were common during that time, and the name may have appeared in different forms.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Steffanie. One of the earliest known was Steffanie von Habsburg (1545-1597), a member of the Austrian Habsburg dynasty and the daughter of Emperor Ferdinand I. Another notable figure was Steffanie Reichenbach (1766-1825), a German botanist and naturalist known for her contributions to the study of plant physiology.
In the realm of literature, Steffanie Ney (1833-1914) was a German novelist and playwright who gained recognition for her works exploring social issues and women's emancipation. The name also appeared in the arts, with Steffanie Collingwood (1884-1973), an American painter and illustrator known for her vibrant landscapes and portraiture.
Moving into the 20th century, Steffanie Viau (1908-1989) was a Canadian journalist and author who documented the lives of French-Canadian communities in her writings. Additionally, Steffanie Kiesling (1938-2022) was a German actress and voice actress, renowned for her work in various television series and films.
While these are just a few examples, the name Steffanie has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and walks of life throughout history, each contributing to their respective fields and leaving their mark on the world.
People
Steffanie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Steffanie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Steffanie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Steffanie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,330 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Steffanie 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 147,105 US residents.
Is Steffanie a common name?
We classify Steffanie as "Rare". It ranks above 94.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,539 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Steffanie most popular?
The single biggest year for Steffanie was 1990, when 108 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Steffanie is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Steffanie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Steffanie 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.