Stephany
A feminine name derived from the Greek 'Stephanos', meaning "crown" or "garland".
Name Census estimates that about 13,910 living Americans carry the first name Stephany. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Stephany today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Stephany births was 1990 (564 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Stephany. 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
14K
~ 1 in 24,641 Americans
Peak year
1990
564 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1993 SSA rank
#2,764
Tracked since 1910
Gender
Gender distribution for Stephany
Out of the 15,116 babies given the name Stephany since 1880, 100.0% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Stephany as a male name
- Ranked #9,958 in 1993
- 5 male births in 1993
- Peak: 1993 (5 births)
Stephany as a female name
- Ranked #2,764 in 2024
- 62 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1990 (564 births)
Popularity
Stephany: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Stephany from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 4,524 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
Stephany 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 Stephany during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Stephanys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 38 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Stephany, while North Dakota, Rhode Island, Kansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 292 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Stephany
The name Stephany originated from the Greek name Stephanos, which means "crown" or "wreath." It was a popular name among early Christians and was borne by several early martyrs and saints.
The name Stephany is a feminine form of the male name Stephen, which was derived from the Greek word "stephanos." It first appeared in the New Testament as the name of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr who was stoned to death for his beliefs around 34 AD.
In the Middle Ages, the name Stephany gained popularity across Europe, particularly in France and England. It was often associated with nobility and was used by several members of royal families.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Stephany is from the 12th century, when it was borne by Stephany of Blois, the daughter of King Stephen of England and Matilda of Boulogne. She lived from around 1137 to 1197.
Another notable Stephany from history is Stephany of Anjou, who was the Queen of England from 1154 to 1189 as the wife of King Henry II. She was born around 1135 and played a significant role in the governance of the Angevin Empire.
In the 13th century, Stephany of Burgundy, who was born around 1191, was the Queen of Germany and later became the Queen of Jerusalem through her marriage to Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor.
During the Renaissance period, the name Stephany was associated with several notable figures, including Stephany of Sancerre, a French noblewoman who lived from around 1480 to 1521 and was known for her literary works.
In the 17th century, Stephany de Ganay was a French noblewoman who lived from 1620 to 1693 and was known for her philanthropy and support of the arts.
While the name Stephany has its roots in Greek and early Christian history, it has been used across various cultures and regions over the centuries, reflecting its enduring popularity and diverse cultural influences.
People
Stephany + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Stephany 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
Stephany: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Stephany?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13,910 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Stephany 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 24,641 US residents.
Is Stephany a common name?
We classify Stephany as "Uncommon". It ranks above 98.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15,116 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Stephany most popular?
The single biggest year for Stephany was 1990, when 564 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Stephany is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Stephany a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Stephany 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.