Stephanie
boy nameStephanie entered the US charts in 1947, peaked at #837 in 1989, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1947–2025
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rank today
#837
peak (1989)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #2775 |
| 1950s | #2865 |
| 1960s | #1653 |
| 1970s | #1064 |
| 1980s | #923 |
| 1990s | #2064 |
| 2000s | #7250 |
| 2010s | #10808 |
Living bearers
About 2,400 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Stephanie most popular?
- Stephanie peaked in 1989, reaching #837 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Stephanie with classmates?
- Stephanie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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