Stephanie

Stephanie is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 571 girls in the United States.

Stephanie at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈstɛfəni/

About the name Stephanie

Stephanie belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Stephanie first appears in Social Security records in 1891. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6 in 1984, and in 2024 571 babies received the name — 744,596 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Stephanie in US records

First recorded (US)
1891
Best US rank
#6 in 1984
Peak year
1990
Babies named Stephanie in 2024
571
Total since 1880
744,596

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Stephanie mean?

The meaning of Stephanie is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Stephanie a boy or girl name?

Stephanie is a girl name. In 2024, 571 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Stephanie?

Stephanie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Stephanie?

Stephanie first appears in US records in 1891. Its best-ever ranking was #6 in 1984, and 571 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Stephanie?

Stephanie is pronounced /ˈstɛfəni/ (IPA).

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