Stephanie
Peaked at #6 nationally in 1984, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1891, Stephanie has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Stephanie — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#6
in 1984
Current rank
#533
in 2024
Years tracked
134
1891–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1891, Stephanie reached its peak popularity for girls in 1984, ranking #6 nationally with 23,025 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #205 (2014) to #533 (2024) — a 62% drop.
As of 2024, Stephanie ranks #533 nationally for girls, with 571 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #533 | 571 |
| 2023 | #468 | 659 |
| 2022 | #480 | 659 |
| 2021 | #453 | 691 |
| 2020 | #438 | 703 |
| 2019 | #352 | 896 |
| 2018 | #318 | 1,030 |
| 2017 | #287 | 1,136 |
Stephanie — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#838
in 1989
Last ranked
#12067
in 2011
Years tracked
60
1947–2011
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1947, Stephanie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1989, ranking #838 nationally with 143 babies given the name that year.
Stephanie hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2011, when it stood at #12067.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | #12,067 | 6 |
| 2009 | #12,280 | 6 |
| 2008 | #9,742 | 8 |
| 2007 | #9,653 | 8 |
| 2006 | #11,862 | 6 |
| 2005 | #7,570 | 10 |
| 2004 | #5,211 | 16 |
| 2003 | #6,661 | 11 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Stephanie most popular?
Stephanie was most popular in 1984, when it ranked #6 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Stephanie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Stephanie?
At least 747,234 babies have been recorded with the name Stephanie in the US since 1891, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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