Stephanie
5 countries#557 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Stephanie was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
747,786 births recorded 1891–2025 · currently #557 · peaked in 1990 with 24,966 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
17,967 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 1996 with 1,488 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
9,125 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #688 · peaked in 1996 with 1,266 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
8,597 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 1990 with 772 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
252 births recorded 1971–2022 · currently #2848 · peaked in 2011 with 27 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Guyane, Haute-Garonne, Loire, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
245 births recorded 1997–2023 · peaked in 1997 with 46 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Stephanie’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #70 | — |
| 2007 | #88 | ↓18 |
| 2008 | #105 | ↓17 |
| 2009 | #112 | ↓7 |
| 2010 | #126 | ↓14 |
| 2011 | #146 | ↓20 |
| 2012 | #168 | ↓22 |
| 2013 | #194 | ↓26 |
| 2014 | #205 | ↓11 |
| 2015 | #209 | ↓4 |
| 2016 | #236 | ↓27 |
| 2017 | #287 | ↓51 |
| 2018 | #318 | ↓31 |
| 2019 | #352 | ↓34 |
| 2020 | #437 | ↓85 |
| 2021 | #452 | ↓15 |
| 2022 | #480 | ↓28 |
| 2023 | #467 | ↑13 |
| 2024 | #534 | ↓67 |
| 2025 | #557 | ↓23 |
Frequently asked questions about Stephanie
Is Stephanie a popular name?
Yes — Stephanie currently ranks #557 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Stephanie more common for boys or girls?
Stephanie is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Stephanie most popular?
Stephanie peaked in 1990 in United States, with 24,966 recorded births that year.
Is Stephanie rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Stephanie’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1332 in 1891 to #557 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Stephanie?
At least 766,005 babies have been recorded with the name Stephanie across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Stephanie popular in more than one country?
Yes — Stephanie appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Stephanie?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Stephanie include Amaia, Kamryn, Jacqueline, Margo.
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