Stephani
Every Stephani since 1940 — 5,305 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Stephani
Stephani is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1940, 5,305 American babies have been named Stephani. Its peak came in 1989, when 637 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Stephani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Stephani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #15,046 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,968 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,420 |
| 2021 | 6 | #15,038 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,341 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,473 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,943 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,818 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,231 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,465 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,814 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,312 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,739 |
| 2010 | 28 | #5,090 |
| 2009 | 37 | #4,182 |
| 2008 | 35 | #4,441 |
| 2007 | 51 | #3,326 |
| 2006 | 45 | #3,557 |
| 2005 | 42 | #3,576 |
| 2004 | 46 | #3,322 |
| 2003 | 57 | #2,768 |
| 2002 | 53 | #2,850 |
| 2001 | 60 | #2,566 |
| 2000 | 51 | #2,852 |
| 1995 | 93 | #1,612 |
| 1990 | 172 | #1,045 |
| 1985 | 138 | #1,069 |
| 1980 | 99 | #1,298 |
| 1975 | 74 | #1,428 |
| 1970 | 107 | #1,107 |
| 1965 | 58 | #1,459 |
| 1960 | 30 | #2,144 |
| 1955 | 24 | #2,274 |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,234 |
| 1945 | 8 | #3,646 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,954 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Stephani in 2025?
Stephani did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Stephani?
5,305 babies have been named Stephani in the United States since 1940, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Stephani most popular?
Stephani peaked in 1989, when 637 newborns received the name.
Is Stephani a boy or girl name?
Stephani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Stephani rising or falling?
Stephani is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.