Stephania Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Stephania is of Greek origin, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. It evolved from the name Stephanos and has various forms, including Stephanie and Stefanie. The name symbolizes honor and victory, and while it does not have a biblical connection, it gained popularity in the late 19th century. Today, it is viewed as an elegant name with strong and graceful traits.

The name Stephania is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation 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, Stephania 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, 'Stephania' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1032nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4233rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3632nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2316th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2911th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3467th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5697th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Stephania' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Stephania"

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Pronunciation

/stəˈfɑːniə/

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Origin

Greek

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Etymology

The name Stephania is derived from the Greek name 'Stephanos', which means 'crown' or 'garland'. It is often associated with honor and victory.

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Meaning

crown, garland, honor

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Language Evolution

Stephanos, Stefania, Stefanie, Stephanie

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the late 19th century and has remained in use in various forms since then, particularly in Western cultures.

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Variants & Derivatives

Stephanie, Stefanie, Stefania

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, the name Stephania is perceived as elegant and classic, often associated with grace and strength.

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Famous People

Stephania Malakone - a noted artist, Stephania Potalivo - a prominent writer

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Stephania"

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 "Stephania"

"Stephania" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1032nd of 9107 897
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 4233rd of 9204 82
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 3632nd of 12526 210
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2316th of 19264 560
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 2911th of 27321 592
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 3467th of 35406 689
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 5697th of 30306 266

Regional Popularity of "Stephania" 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 "Stephania" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
63.14%
894th/1416
31.25%
431st/1379
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 83.35%
1297th/1556
- -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
85.12%
2500th/2937
- 65.41%
2301st/3518
-
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
93.54%
3447th/3685
47.02%
2104th/4475
51.68%
2684th/5194
35.84%
2264th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
83.65%
3833rd/4582
67.12%
3466th/5164
39.25%
2870th/7313
30.71%
2292nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 94.54%
4242nd/4487
63.03%
4300th/6822
75.94%
4766th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Stephania"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Stephania" 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.