How Many People Are Named Stephania?

Complete statistics for the name Stephania: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Stephania
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Stephania is a rare, feminine name that's only been given to 3,314 babies in the U.S. since records began, making it so unique that only 1 in 147,501 Americans today have this name. With its peak popularity back in 1916, it's now considered a classic, old-school choice.

~2,237
Living in US
1 in 147,501
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative Confident
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,237
Worldwide Bearers
#27,969
Global Rank
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
191
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
188
🇪🇨 Ecuador
182
🇲🇹 Malta
136
🇿🇦 South Africa
136
🇻🇪 Venezuela
131
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
109
🇪🇸 Spain
102
🇨🇦 Canada
93
🇮🇩 Indonesia
86

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,237 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 58
955
Would be under 30 (29%)
1,131
Would be 30–60 (34%)
1,228
Would be over 60 (37%)

All 3,314 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
96
Modern Appeal
14
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Stephania Through the Generations

Stephania has seen a steady decline in usage since its peak in 1916 when 85 babies were named. Today, there are around 2,237 people named Stephania living in the United States, with the majority being over 60 years old. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 29% under 30, 34% between 30 and 60, and 37% over 60, indicating a diverse group of individuals carrying this name across different generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 350
California 306
Pennsylvania 188
Florida 118
Texas 110
New Jersey 38
Illinois 36
Michigan 23
Georgia 22
Massachusetts 19

⭐ Famous People Named Stephania

Stephanie or Stefanie is a feminine name that comes from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos) meaning "wreath, garland, christmas wreath or crown". Forms of Stephanie in other languages include the German Stefanie, the Italian, Czech, Polish, and Russian Stefania, the Portuguese Estefânia, and the Spanish Estefanía. The form Stéphanie is from the French language, but Stephanie is now widely used both in English- and Spanish-speaking cultures.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Stephania's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Stephania

How Many People Have the Name Stephania?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,237 people in the United States currently share the name Stephania. That works out to roughly 1 in every 147,501 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Stephania a Common or Rare Name?

Stephania is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Stephania Mean?

Stephania means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Stephania in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Stephania Most Popular?

The name Stephania reached peak popularity in 1916, with 85 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Stephania?

Approximately 2,237 people named Stephania live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,314. That works out to roughly 1 in 147,501 Americans.

Is Stephania a rare name?

Stephania is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 147,501 Americans has this name.

What does the name Stephania mean?

Stephania means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Stephania more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Stephania are male and 100% are female.

When was Stephania most popular?

Stephania peaked in 1916 with 85 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,237
All-Time Births3,314
1 in X1 in 147,501
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age58
Peak Year1916
World Rank#27,969
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.