Stephanie
Meaning: Crown, garland, wreath
Origin: French/Greek
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #48
Total births: 9,770
History: Stephanie peaked in the 1980s-90s in Australia. Stephanie Rice won three Olympic gold medals in swimming at Beijing 2008. In Australia's swimming-obsessed culture, Stephanie means chlorine, gold medals, and national pride at the pool.
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| Current rank (2010) | #73 |
| Babies named Stephanie in 2010 | 93 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 9,770 |
| Peak year | 1993 (560 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #5 |
| Years in records | 1953–2010 (47 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 15 spots |
Frequently asked about Stephanie
What does the name Stephanie mean?
Stephanie means “Crown, garland, wreath” from French/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Stephanie?
Stephanie has French/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Crown, garland, wreath”.
How popular is Stephanie in Australia?
Stephanie ranked #73 in Australia in 2010 — given to 93 babies that year.
When was Stephanie most popular?
Stephanie peaked in 1993 with 560 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Stephanie a boy or girl name?
Stephanie is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Stephanies in registered births are female.
Is the name Stephanie rising or falling in popularity?
Stephanie has fallen 15 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #58 in 2005 to #73 in 2010.
How long has Stephanie been recorded in Australia?
Stephanie appears in birth records in Australia across 47 years — from 1953 through 2010.