Stephanny
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "crown" or "wreath".
Name Census estimates that about 189 living Americans carry the first name Stephanny. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Stephanny today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Stephanny births was 1994 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Stephanny. 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
189
~ 1 in 1,813,515 Americans
Peak year
1994
12 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2014 SSA rank
#18,894
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Stephanny: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Stephanny from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 82 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
Stephanny 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 Stephanny during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Stephannys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Stephanny
The given name Stephanny has its roots in the Greek language, derived from the word "stephanos," which means "crown" or "wreath." It is a feminine form of the name Stephen, which was a popular name among early Christians.
In antiquity, the name Stephen was borne by one of the first Christian martyrs, Saint Stephen, who was stoned to death in Jerusalem around 36 AD for his faith. His martyrdom is recorded in the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament. This association with an early Christian saint contributed to the popularity of the name among believers.
The name Stephanny gained prominence in the Middle Ages, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions, such as parts of Europe and the Byzantine Empire. It was often bestowed upon girls born into noble or wealthy families, as the name's association with a crown or wreath was seen as a symbol of honor and distinction.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stephanny dates back to the 12th century, when it was mentioned in a medieval French manuscript. Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne this name, including Stephanny de Beaumont (1165-1233), a French noblewoman and benefactor of religious orders.
In the 16th century, Stephanny de Bourbon (1508-1586), a French princess and regent of Navarre, played a significant role in the religious conflicts of her time. Another notable figure was Stephanny de Lezay (1592-1677), a French aristocrat and patron of the arts.
During the Renaissance, the name Stephanny was favored among artistic circles, with Stephanny Della Bella (1610-1664), an Italian engraver and etcher, and Stephanny Bouillon (1678-1745), a French painter and portraitist, both leaving their mark on the art world.
In the 19th century, Stephanny de Genlis (1746-1830), a French writer, educator, and governess to the children of the Duke of Orleans, gained recognition for her literary works and educational reforms.
While the name Stephanny has enjoyed varying levels of popularity throughout history, its rich heritage and association with notable individuals from diverse backgrounds have contributed to its enduring appeal across cultures.
People
Stephanny + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Stephanny 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
Stephanny: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Stephanny?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 189 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Stephanny 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 1,813,515 US residents.
Is Stephanny a common name?
We classify Stephanny as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 194 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Stephanny most popular?
The single biggest year for Stephanny was 1994, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Stephanny is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Stephanny a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Stephanny 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.