Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Stephanie

The name Stéphanie was popularized by the French as a feminine form of the name Stephen which is derived from the Greek word “stephanos” meaning ‘garland crown.’ Stephen is found in the Bible as the first Christian martyr and as such, the first disciple of Jesus to receive the martyr's crown (or crown of glory). Like many names from the Bible, Stephen gained popularity in the Middle Ages when Christians bestowed Biblical or saintly names on their children as a protective measure. In some cases, popular male names would take on a feminine version. The name Stephanie became a particular favorite in the United States compared with other English-speaking counties.

All About the Baby Name – Stephanie

Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME STEPHANIE

The number Seven personality is deeply mystical and highly in tune with their spirituality. They operate on a different wavelength than the average joe. Spending time alone comes easily to Sevens, as it gives them time to contemplate philosophical, religious and spiritual ideas in an effort to find "real truth".  Sevens are wise, but often exude mystery as if they are tapped into something the rest of us don't understand. They love the outdoors and are fed by nature. Sevens are constantly seeking to understand human nature, our place in the universe, and the mystery of life in general. This makes them quite artistic and poetic, but they are also keen observers with high intellect - so they are equally scientific-minded. Sevens are charitable and care deeply about the human condition.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME STEPHANIE

Stephanie shows up on the United States popularity graphs in the late 1800s and grows in popularity steadily over the ensuing decades. By the 1960s it’s clear that Stephanie is becoming a fast-favorite among American parents. The height of the name’s popularity comes in the 1970s throughout the 1980s when it maintains a position on the Top 20 list of preferred girl names. Signs of decline begin to show in the late 1990s and in 2008 Stephanie exits the Top 100 list for the first time in nearly 50 years. Her heyday came with the popularity of other pretty three-syllable girls’ names that were all the rage in the 70s and 80s (like Kimberly, Jessica and Jennifer), but have since given way to the older, turn-of-the-century names from the early 1900s (like Sophia, Emma and Olivia). Still, the name has a certain timeless French charm that should keep it lingering for decades to come. After all, Stephanie is the crown of her parent’s glory!

Quick Facts

ON STEPHANIE

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

English

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

3

RANKING POPULARITY:

195

PRONUNCIATION:

STEH-fә-nee

SIMPLE MEANING:

Crown of Glory

Characteristics

OF STEPHANIE

Mystical

Wise

Eccentric

Intuitive

Imaginative

Philosophical

Solitary

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Stephanie

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME STEPHANIE

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Stephanie

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME STEPHANIE

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Stephanie


Popular Songs

ON STEPHANIE

Hey Stephanie
a song by Gob [explicit]

Stephanie Knows Who
a song by Love

Stephanie Says
a song by the Velvet Underground

Stephanie's Room
a song by Joan Baez

Famous People

NAMED STEPHANIE

Stephanie Seymour (model)
Stefanie "Steffi" Maria Graf (tennis player)
Stephenie Meyer (American author of the Twilight series)
Stephanie Nicks (aka Stevie Nicks, musician)
Stephanie Romanov (model/actress)
Princess Stéphanie of Monaco (royalty)
Stephanie Seymour (model)
Stefanie "Steffi" Maria Graf (tennis player)
Stephenie Meyer (American author of the Twilight series)
Stephanie Nicks (aka Stevie Nicks, musician)
Stephanie Romanov (model/actress)
Princess Stéphanie of Monaco (royalty)
Stephanie Seymour (model)
Stefanie "Steffi" Maria Graf (tennis player)
Stephenie Meyer (American author of the Twilight series)
Stephanie Nicks (aka Stevie Nicks, musician)
Stephanie Romanov (model/actress)
Princess Stéphanie of Monaco (royalty)

Children of Famous People

NAMED STEPHANIE

We cannot find any children of famous people with the first name Stephanie

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME STEPHANIE

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Stephanie