Stephanie is a popular feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "crown" or "garland." It has been widely used since the Middle Ages and gained significant popularity in the 20th century. Stephanie is often associated with elegance, charm, and a certain regal bearing due to its etymology. Its variants include Stephana, Stephanette, Steffanie, and Stephe. The name Stephanie has been adopted by many languages and cultures around the world, with slight variations in spelling such as Stefanie (German) and Stefanía (Greek). It is typically used for girls but can also be given to boys in some cases. Some notable figures named Stephanie include American singer Stephanie "Sisqó" Mórison and Australian actress Stephanie Rice.
The name Stephanie experienced varying popularity over time, with a peak of 31 births in 1986 and a significant drop to just 6 births in both 1992 and 2000. The total number of births registered as Stephanie over this period is 397.