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Stephanie

ˈstɛf.ə.ni

Crown, garland

Greek

How to say it

STE · pha · nie

ˈstɛf.ə.ni

What it means

The feminine of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, 'crown' or 'garland.'

Stephanie is the feminine of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, 'crown' or 'garland.' A top-ten name through the 1980s and 90s, it has an elegant, enduring sound and royal note in Princess Stéphanie of Monaco. Steph and Stevie are the shorts. Said STEF-uh-nee.

How to spell Stephanie

The standard spelling is Stephanie. Common variants include Stefanie, Stéphanie, Estefania, but Stephanie is the most widely used form.

Popularity over time

#10 #100 #1000 #1 #151418802025

peaked at #6 in 1984, currently #557 in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving

Heads-up notes

  • Nickname

    Steph, Stevie.

  • Pop culture

    Princess Stéphanie of Monaco.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

  • Princess Stephanie of Monaco youngest child of Rainier III and Grace Kelly, and a singer and fashion designer

Spelling variants

  • Stefanie
  • Stéphanie
  • Estefania

Common questions

What does the name Stephanie mean?
The feminine of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, 'crown' or 'garland.'
What does Stephanie mean in Greek?
In Greek, Stephanie means "Crown, garland." Stephanie is the feminine of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, 'crown' or 'garland.' A top-ten name through the 1980s and 90s, it has an elegant, enduring sound and royal note in Princess Stéphanie of Monaco. Steph and Stevie are the shorts. Said STEF-uh-nee.
How do you pronounce Stephanie?
Stephanie is pronounced ˈstɛf.ə.ni. Say it as STE-pha-nie, with the stress on the "ste" syllable.
How do you spell Stephanie?
The standard spelling is Stephanie. Common spelling variants include Stefanie, Stéphanie, Estefania.
Is Stephanie a boy or girl name?
Stephanie is traditionally a feminine name.
How popular is the name Stephanie?
Stephanie ranked #557 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.