Stephaney
A feminine name derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown".
Name Census estimates that about 390 living Americans carry the first name Stephaney. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Stephaney today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Stephaney births was 1990 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Stephaney. 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
390
~ 1 in 878,857 Americans
Peak year
1990
19 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
2009 SSA rank
#19,847
Tracked since 1951
Popularity
Stephaney: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Stephaney from the 1950s through to the 2000s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 135 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
Stephaney 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 Stephaney during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Stephaneys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Stephaney
The name Stephaney is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Stephanos, which means "crown" or "garland." It has its origins in ancient Greece, where crowns or garlands were often used as symbols of victory, honor, and achievement.
The earliest recorded use of the name Stephanos dates back to the 5th century BC in ancient Greek literature and historical records. It was a popular name among Greek men and was often given to those who had achieved great feats or held positions of importance.
Over time, the name evolved and was adapted into various forms, including Stephania, Stephanie, and eventually, Stephaney. The name gained popularity in the Christian tradition, as it was associated with the Greek word "stephanos," which was used to describe the crown of martyrdom worn by saints.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Stephaney was Saint Stephana, a 3rd-century Christian martyr who was executed for her faith during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Her feast day is celebrated on November 19th in the Catholic Church.
Another notable historical figure with the name Stephaney was Stephana of Alexandria, a 4th-century philosopher and mathematician who lived in Alexandria, Egypt. She is credited with writing a mathematical treatise on the study of conic sections, which was later used as a reference by other scholars.
In the 16th century, Stephaney de Thoire was a French noblewoman and courtier who served as a lady-in-waiting to Catherine de' Medici, Queen of France. She played a significant role in the French court and was known for her intelligence and diplomatic skills.
During the Renaissance period, Stephaney Pacher was an Austrian painter and sculptor who lived in the 15th century. She is renowned for her intricate wood carvings and altarpieces, which can be found in various churches and museums across Austria and Germany.
In more recent history, Stephaney D'Souza was an Indian social activist and educator who dedicated her life to promoting education and empowerment for underprivileged children in India during the 20th century.
People
Stephaney + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Stephaney: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Stephaney?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 390 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Stephaney 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 878,857 US residents.
Is Stephaney a common name?
We classify Stephaney as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 422 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Stephaney most popular?
The single biggest year for Stephaney was 1990, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Stephaney is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Stephaney a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Stephaney 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.