How Many People Are Named Stephany?
Complete statistics for the name Stephany: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Stephany, a very rare female name, is held by just 14,274 people in the US, making up 1 in 23,119 Americans. With a peak popularity in 1990, it's now declining but still feels modern, with 41% under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 15,116 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Stephany Through the Generations
Stephany reached its peak in 1990 with 564 births, reflecting a generation of parents embracing unique names. Today, the average age of those named Stephany is 35, indicating a younger demographic with 6,241 under 30 and 7,414 aged 30-60. The trend shows a decline since its peak, yet it remains a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Stephany
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Stephany's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Stephany
How Many People Have the Name Stephany?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 955 people in the United States currently share the name Stephany. That works out to roughly 1 in every 347,067 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Stephany a Common or Rare Name?
Stephany 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 Stephany Mean?
Stephany means "creative variant of Stephanie" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Stephany in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Stephany Most Popular?
The name Stephany reached peak popularity in 1990, with 564 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 Stephany?
Approximately 955 people named Stephany live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 955. That works out to roughly 1 in 347,067 Americans.
Is Stephany a rare name?
Stephany is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 347,067 Americans has this name.
What does the name Stephany mean?
Stephany means "creative variant of Stephanie" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Stephany more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Stephany are male and 100% are female.
When was Stephany most popular?
Stephany peaked in 1990 with 564 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.