Stephani Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Stephani originates from the Greek name 'Stephanos', meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. The name has evolved through various forms, including Stephanie and Stefanie. It conveys traits of victory and honor, with no direct biblical relevance. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and is currently viewed as modern and elegant.
The name Stephani is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast 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, Stephani 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, 'Stephani' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5850th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2410th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1286th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1044th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3337th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10287th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Stephani' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Stephani"
Pronunciation
/stəˈfɑːni/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Stephani is derived from the Greek name 'Stephanos', which means 'crown' or 'garland'. It is associated with the concept of victory and honor.
Meaning
crown, garland
Language Evolution
Stephanos, Stefanus, Stefano, Stefanie, Stephanie
Historical Usage
The name Stephani and its variants gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Western countries, influenced by the name's association with nobility and triumph.
Variants & Derivatives
Stephanie, Stefanie, Stefano, Stef, Steph
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Stephani is perceived as modern and elegant, often associated with creativity and charm.
Famous People
Stephani Victor - American actress, Stephani Graham - American singer, Stephani M. - Influential businesswoman
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Stephani"
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 "Stephani"
"Stephani" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5850th of 9204 | 34 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2410th of 12526 | 414 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1286th of 19264 | 1,393 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1044th of 27321 | 2,627 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3337th of 35406 | 724 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10287th of 30306 | 113 |
Regional Popularity of "Stephani" 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 "Stephani" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
78.30% 2234th/2853 |
49.77% 1381st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
43.11% 1266th/2937 |
67.70% 2358th/3483 |
45.08% 1586th/3518 |
26.04% 1053rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
28.60% 1054th/3685 |
16.20% 725th/4475 |
27.96% 1452nd/5194 |
17.73% 1120th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
69.03% 3163rd/4582 |
72.93% 3766th/5164 |
45.75% 3346th/7313 |
38.35% 2862nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Stephani"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Stephani" 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.