Estephanie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Estephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. It evolved from the Greek 'Stephanos' and has various historical forms. The name is notable for its association with honor and victory, and it gained popularity in the late 20th century. While it lacks biblical relevance, it is seen as a modern and trendy name today.
The name Estephanie is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Estephanie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Estephanie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2707th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2603rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8483rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Estephanie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Estephanie"
Pronunciation
/ɛsˈtɛfəni/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Estephanie is derived from the Greek name 'Stephanos' which means 'crown' or 'garland'. The name is often associated with honor and victory.
Meaning
crown, garland
Language Evolution
Stephanos (Greek), Stefanos (Latinized form), Stefanie (French and German variant), Estephanie (Modern English variant)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, especially in English-speaking countries, as a feminine form of Stephen. It has been widely used since the 1980s.
Variants & Derivatives
Stephanie, Stefanie, Stefany, Stef
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Estephanie is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Estephanie C. Lee (author), Estephanie Gonzalez (social media influencer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Estephanie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Estephanie"
"Estephanie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2707th of 27321 | 659 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2603rd of 35406 | 1,028 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8483rd of 30306 | 152 |
Regional Popularity of "Estephanie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Estephanie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
72.86% 2685th/3685 |
51.20% 2291st/4475 |
41.51% 2156th/5194 |
21.12% 1334th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
66.48% 3046th/4582 |
70.45% 3638th/5164 |
29.58% 2163rd/7313 |
21.84% 1630th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
73.79% 5034th/6822 |
91.08% 5716th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Estephanie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Estephanie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.