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Stephenie

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Pronounced STEFF-ah-nee /ˈstɛf.ə.ni/Medium

Meaning: Stephenie is a variant spelling of Stephanie, the feminine of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, 'crown; garland'. The -phen- spelling mirrors Stephen more closely than the usual Stephanie.Medium

In 30 seconds: A crowning name, respelled: Stephenie varies Stephanie, 'crown; garland' (said 'STEFF-ah-nee').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningStephenie is a variant spelling of Stephanie, the feminine of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, 'crown; garland'. The -phen- spelling mirrors Stephen more closely than the usual Stephanie.
U.S. rank (2024)#17324 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1974
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,771

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197419122024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Stephenie is a variant of Stephanie, from the Greek stephanos, 'crown; garland'. As Stephanie became one of the era's most popular girls' names, spellings like Stephenie followed, cresting around 1974. It faded with the broader Stephanie trend.

Uncommon now, it reads as a period spelling of a classic. Familiar in sound, distinctive on paper.

Did you know? Stephenie is a Stephen-styled spelling of Stephanie — Greek for 'crown' — that rode the huge Stephanie wave and peaked around 1974.
Overall data confidence 70%
References — Stephenie — Variant of Stephanie; Greek 'crown, garland'

Variations

StephanieStefanieSteffanie

Nicknames

StephStevie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stephenie mean?

Stephenie is a spelling of Stephanie, from the Greek stephanos, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.

How do you pronounce Stephenie?

It's said STEFF-ah-nee /ˈstɛf.ə.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Stephenie a boy or girl name?

Stephenie is used as a girl's name.

Is Stephenie making a comeback?

Stephenie is uncommon today; the standard Stephanie is the likelier form to be seen.

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