Stephanie
girl name#557 in 2025Stephanie entered the US charts in 1891, peaked at #6 in 1984, ranks #557 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1891–2025
#557
rank today
#6
peak (1984)
543
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1015 |
| 1900s | #637 |
| 1910s | #344 |
| 1920s | #519 |
| 1930s | #547 |
| 1940s | #217 |
| 1950s | #117 |
| 1960s | #51 |
| 1970s | #12 |
| 1980s | #8 |
| 1990s | #17 |
| 2000s | #67 |
| 2010s | #224 |
| 2020s | #488 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Stephanie has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 703,000 people named Stephanie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Stephanie alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Stephanie in 2025?
- Stephanie ranks #557 among US girl names in 2025, with 543 babies given the name.
- When was the name Stephanie most popular?
- Stephanie peaked in 1984, reaching #6 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Stephanie with classmates?
- Stephanie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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