📖 About Stephanie
Stephanie is the feminine form of Stephen, derived from the Greek Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning 'crown' or 'wreath' — evoking the laurel crowns awarded to victors in ancient Greece. The name flourished in Western Europe under the influence of Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, taking on forms such as Stéphanie (French), Stefanie (German), and Estefanía (Spanish). In the United States, Stephanie was a top-10 name throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, peaking at rank 6 with over 23,000 births per year. Australia followed a similar trajectory, reaching its peak at rank 5 in 1994 before gradually fading. Today it carries a warm nostalgic quality strongly tied to Gen X and 1980s culture.
📍 Details
- OriginGreek
- Gender♀ Female
- MeaningCrown, wreath
- Name DayJanuary 2
🔀 Variants & Related Names
⭐ Famous People
- Stephanie McMahon — American businesswoman and former professional wrestling personality, Chief Brand Officer of WWE and daughter of Vince McMahon.
- Stefanie Powers — American actress best known for her role as Jennifer Hart in the television series Hart to Hart (1979–1984).
- Stéphanie of Monaco — Princess of Monaco and daughter of Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly; also known as a pop singer in the 1980s.
- Stephanie Kwolek — American chemist who invented Kevlar, the high-strength synthetic fiber used in bulletproof vests and other protective gear.
- Stephanie Rice — Australian competitive swimmer and triple Olympic gold medalist at the 2008 Beijing Games.