Stephenie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Stephenie originates from the Greek 'Stephanos', meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. It evolved through various languages, including Latin and Old High German, before becoming popular in modern English. It is viewed positively, often associated with creativity. There is no biblical relevance to the name, but it gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in the United States.
The name Stephenie is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South 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, Stephenie 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, 'Stephenie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4931st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4542nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1838th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 885th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1245th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4669th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12342nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Stephenie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Stephenie"
Pronunciation
/ˈstɛfəni/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Stephenie is derived from the Greek name 'Stephanos', which means 'crown' or 'garland'. It is a feminine variant of the name Stephen.
Meaning
crown, garland
Language Evolution
Stephanos (Greek), Stephanus (Latin), Stefan (Old High German), Stephen (Middle English), Stephenie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a variation of the traditional name Stephen.
Variants & Derivatives
Stephanie, Stefanie, Stefany
Modern Popularity & Image
Stephenie is often perceived as a modern and feminine name, associated with creativity and individuality. It is less common than its variants but still holds a unique appeal.
Famous People
Stephenie Meyer, author known for the Twilight series, Stephenie McMillan, a notable figure in charity work
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Stephenie"
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 "Stephenie"
"Stephenie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4931st of 9107 | 54 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4542nd of 9204 | 70 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1838th of 12526 | 644 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 885th of 19264 | 2,418 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1245th of 27321 | 2,046 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4669th of 35406 | 457 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 12342nd of 30306 | 82 |
Regional Popularity of "Stephenie" 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 "Stephenie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
89.99% 2004th/2227 |
80.45% 1955th/2430 |
78.30% 2234th/2853 |
52.25% 1450th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
27.92% 820th/2937 |
37.55% 1308th/3483 |
24.84% 874th/3518 |
23.96% 969th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
30.23% 1114th/3685 |
32.72% 1464th/4475 |
26.70% 1387th/5194 |
21.36% 1349th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
94.65% 6922nd/7313 |
54.76% 4087th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Stephenie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Stephenie" 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.