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Stephanie
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About Stephanie
Stephanie has maintained steady presence in naming registries for decades, proving its enduring appeal across changing trends and generational preferences. This established choice brings with it a sense of reliability and substance that parents seeking traditional names deeply value. The name's Greek heritage lends it intellectual weight without pretension, while its widespread familiarity ensures correct pronunciation and spelling in virtually any context. Stephanie suits a remarkable range of personalities—from studious achievers to creative free spirits, from athletic competitors to compassionate caregivers. This versatility stems from the name's balanced sound profile and neutral associations, never forcing its bearer into predetermined molds. The natural nickname potential—Steph, Stevie, Annie—provides flexibility as preferences evolve through different life stages. Parents selecting Stephanie often prioritize names with proven track records over experimental choices, valuing the security of knowing their daughter's name will serve her well in any professional or social context. The name carries quiet dignity without stuffiness, approachability without being overly casual, creating a balanced foundation for any woman's identity construction throughout her lifetime.
Popularity of the Name Stephanie
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | #943 | ||||
| 1897 | #712 | ||||
| 1898 | #955 | ||||
| 1899 | #868 | ||||
| 1900 | #758 | ||||
| 1901 | #825 | ||||
| 1903 | #572 | ||||
| 1904 | #609 | ||||
| 1905 | #585 | ||||
| 1906 | #608 | ||||
| 1907 | #563 | ||||
| 1908 | #439 | ||||
| 1909 | #476 | ||||
| 1910 | #423 | ||||
| 1911 | #373 | ||||
| 1912 | #356 | ||||
| 1913 | #358 | ||||
| 1914 | #315 | ||||
| 1915 | #308 | ||||
| 1916 | #302 | ||||
| 1917 | #309 | ||||
| 1918 | #333 | ||||
| 1919 | #365 | ||||
| 1920 | #371 | ||||
| 1921 | #382 | ||||
| 1922 | #461 | ||||
| 1923 | #434 | ||||
| 1924 | #463 | ||||
| 1925 | #559 | ||||
| 1926 | #545 | ||||
| 1927 | #642 | ||||
| 1928 | #633 | ||||
| 1929 | #710 | ||||
| 1930 | #683 | ||||
| 1931 | #721 | ||||
| 1932 | #573 | ||||
| 1933 | #639 | ||||
| 1934 | #571 | ||||
| 1935 | #514 | ||||
| 1936 | #497 | ||||
| 1937 | #454 | ||||
| 1938 | #443 | ||||
| 1939 | #400 | ||||
| 1940 | #320 | #229 | |||
| 1941 | #293 | #248 | |||
| 1942 | #270 | #215 | |||
| 1943 | #239 | ||||
| 1944 | #220 | #239 | |||
| 1945 | #219 | #147 | |||
| 1946 | #176 | #285 | |||
| 1947 | #171 | #149 | |||
| 1948 | #137 | #107 | |||
| 1949 | #128 | #97 | |||
| 1950 | #122 | #136 | |||
| 1951 | #129 | #87 | |||
| 1952 | #123 | #108 | |||
| 1953 | #123 | #88 | |||
| 1954 | #123 | #83 | |||
| 1955 | #114 | #89 | |||
| 1956 | #111 | #89 | |||
| 1957 | #110 | #106 | |||
| 1958 | #113 | #93 | |||
| 1959 | #101 | #77 | |||
| 1960 | #91 | #71 | |||
| 1961 | #78 | #88 | |||
| 1962 | #70 | #91 | |||
| 1963 | #64 | #91 | |||
| 1964 | #57 | #87 | #142 | ||
| 1965 | #44 | #58 | #116 | ||
| 1966 | #38 | #56 | #115 | ||
| 1967 | #25 | #62 | #130 | ||
| 1968 | #23 | #62 | #121 | ||
| 1969 | #19 | #53 | #134 | ||
| 1970 | #17 | #50 | #124 | ||
| 1971 | #11 | #51 | #142 | ||
| 1972 | #8 | #41 | #108 | ||
| 1973 | #9 | #43 | #117 | ||
| 1974 | #9 | #47 | #125 | ||
| 1975 | #9 | #62 | #134 | ||
| 1976 | #11 | #41 | #110 | ||
| 1977 | #14 | #57 | #120 | ||
| 1978 | #16 | #63 | #112 | ||
| 1979 | #15 | #59 | #117 | ||
| 1980 | #13 | #72 | #98 | ||
| 1981 | #8 | #53 | #93 | ||
| 1982 | #7 | #56 | #83 | ||
| 1983 | #8 | #36 | #55 | ||
| 1984 | #6 | #27 | #51 | ||
| 1985 | #6 | #27 | #56 | ||
| 1986 | #6 | #26 | #42 | ||
| 1987 | #6 | #19 | #31 | ||
| 1988 | #7 | #17 | #43 | ||
| 1989 | #8 | #15 | #35 | ||
| 1990 | #7 | #13 | #23 | ||
| 1991 | #7 | #11 | #26 | #2 | |
| 1992 | #8 | #16 | #34 | #2 | |
| 1993 | #10 | #17 | #36 | #3 | |
| 1994 | #15 | #18 | #39 | #3 | |
| 1995 | #16 | #15 | #51 | #7 | |
| 1996 | #20 | #22 | #52 | #10 | |
| 1997 | #23 | #47 | #43 | #58 | #12 |
| 1998 | #29 | #64 | #58 | #72 | #19 |
| 1999 | #37 | #70 | #67 | #78 | #26 |
| 2000 | #40 | #71 | #75 | #94 | #34 |
| 2001 | #43 | #82 | #100 | #94 | #50 |
| 2002 | #41 | #90 | #119 | #98 | #56 |
| 2003 | #49 | #108 | #103 | #90 | #82 |
| 2004 | #55 | #151 | #145 | #173 | #82 |
| 2005 | #64 | #165 | #100 | #194 | #102 |
| 2006 | #70 | #202 | #186 | #145 | #118 |
| 2007 | #88 | #214 | #132 | #185 | #119 |
| 2008 | #105 | #216 | #315 | #166 | #158 |
| 2009 | #112 | #241 | #233 | #218 | #184 |
| 2010 | #126 | #268 | #290 | #163 | #210 |
| 2011 | #146 | #293 | #228 | #231 | #238 |
| 2012 | #168 | #322 | #196 | #315 | #285 |
| 2013 | #194 | #385 | #272 | #260 | |
| 2014 | #205 | #379 | #212 | #319 | #301 |
| 2015 | #209 | #376 | #340 | #275 | #363 |
| 2016 | #236 | #349 | #220 | #511 | #394 |
| 2017 | #287 | #507 | #288 | #473 | |
| 2018 | #318 | #455 | #599 | #437 | |
| 2019 | #352 | #531 | #342 | #498 | |
| 2020 | #439 | #474 | #785 | #609 | |
| 2021 | #452 | #671 | #364 | #319 | #706 |
| 2022 | #482 | #607 | #545 | #851 | |
| 2023 | #468 | #528 | #478 | #900 | |
| 2024 | #534 | #790 | #697 | #986 | |
| 2025 | #557 | #770 | #307 | #719 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Stephanie
Names Similar to Stephanie
Nicknames for Stephanie
- Steph
- Stephy
- Fannie
- Stef
- Effie
Famous People Named Stephanie
| Stephanie McMahon | American businesswoman and professional wrestling personality |
| Stephanie Rice | Australian swimmer and three-time Olympic gold medalist |
| Stephanie Meyer | American author, best known for the Twilight book series |
| Stephanie Beatriz | Argentine-American actress, famous for her role in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" |
| Stephanie Powers | American actress known for her role in the TV series "Hart to Hart" |
| Stephanie Gilmore | Australian professional surfer and multiple-time world champion |
| Stephanie Sigman | Mexican-American actress, known for her roles in "Spectre" and "Narcos" |
| Stephanie Mills | American singer and Broadway actress |
| Stephanie Pratt | American reality TV personality from "The Hills" |
| Stephanie Roche | Irish footballer and FIFA Puskás Award nominee |
| Stephanie Zimbalist | American actress, famous for "Remington Steele" |
| Stephanie Grisham | Former White House Press Secretary |
| Stephanie Cutter | American political strategist and Deputy Campaign Manager for Obama's 2012 campaign |
| Stephanie Daley | American astronaut and former NASA chief astronaut |
| Stephanie Wilson | American astronaut and veteran of three spaceflights |
| Stephanie Hightower | Former President of USA Track & Field |
| Stephanie March | American actress, known for her role in "Law & Order - SVU" |
| Stephanie Kwolek | American chemist, inventor of Kevlar |
| Stephanie St. James | Award-winning Broadway actress |
Characters Named Stephanie
| Stephanie Brown | DC Comics character, also known as Spoiler and Batgirl |
| Stephanie Plum | Protagonist of Janet Evanovich's "Stephanie Plum" book series |
| Stephanie Tanner | Character from the TV series "Full House" and "Fuller House" |
| Stephanie Holden | Character from the TV series "Baywatch" |
| Stephanie Forrester | Character from the soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful" |
| Stephanie Crawford | Character from Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" |
| Stephanie Vanderkellen | Character from the TV series "Newhart" |
| Stephanie Powell | Character from the TV series "No Ordinary Family" |
| Stephanie Scully | Character from the Australian soap opera "Neighbours" |
| Stephanie Smith | Character from the novel and film "The Joy Luck Club" |
| Stephanie Horton | Character from the TV series "Dynasty" |
| Stephanie Lake | Character from the TV series "The OC" |
| Stephanie Bosch | Character from the book "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" |
| Stephanie Vanderfleet | Character from the TV series "The Nanny" |
| Stephanie Daley | Character from the film of the same name |
| Stephanie Meanswell | Character from the TV show "LazyTown" |
| Stephanie Stevenson | Character from the TV series "Homeland" |
| Stephanie Scavo | Character from the TV series "Desperate Housewives" |
| Stephanie Gaugin | Character from the TV series "Melrose Place" |
| Stephanie Morgenstern | Character from the TV series "Flashpoint" |