How Many People Are Named Stepheny?
Complete statistics for the name Stepheny: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Stepheny is a unique name with very rare usage, only 383 people in the US today share it, making up just 1 in 862,544 Americans. The majority of those named Stepheny are now in their forties, with the peak year of popularity being 1989.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 42All 400 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: 1989Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Stepheny Through the Generations
Over the decades, Stepheny has seen a slow decline in popularity, but it remains a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities. Born in 1989, the year of its highest birth rate with 17 new babies, Stepheny has since seen a steady but gradual decrease in usage. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals aged between 30 and 60, with a significant portion still under 30, indicating a name that continues to resonate with younger generations while maintaining its unique charm among older adults.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Stepheny
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Stepheny's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Stepheny
How Many People Have the Name Stepheny?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 383 people in the United States currently share the name Stepheny. That works out to roughly 1 in every 862,544 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Stepheny a Common or Rare Name?
Stepheny 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 Stepheny Mean?
Stepheny means "creative variant of Stephanie" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Stepheny in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Stepheny Most Popular?
The name Stepheny reached peak popularity in 1989, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Stepheny?
Approximately 383 people named Stepheny live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 400. That works out to roughly 1 in 862,544 Americans.
Is Stepheny a rare name?
Stepheny is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 862,544 Americans has this name.
What does the name Stepheny mean?
Stepheny means "creative variant of Stephanie" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Stepheny more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Stepheny are male and 100% are female.
When was Stepheny most popular?
Stepheny peaked in 1989 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.