Stephani

Girl name

Stephani has been given to 5,305 babies in the U.S. since 1940. It peaked in 1989.

Meaning & origin

Two main origins: * Borrowed from German Stephani, a Latinized patronymic surname from the personal name Stephanus. * Variant spelling of Italian Stefani.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

5,305

Peak year

1989 (637 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1940

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Stephani — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Stephaniegirl

747,786 babies since 1891

Stephanboy

27,910 babies since 1895

Stephanygirl

15,176 babies since 1910

Stephaniagirl

3,328 babies since 1898

Stephaneunisex

1,830 babies since 1915

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FAQ

How popular is the name Stephani?

Stephani has been given to 5,305 babies in the U.S. since 1940. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Stephani peak?

Stephani peaked in 1989, when 637 babies were given the name.

Is Stephani a girl or boy name?

Stephani is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Stephani are girls).

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