Stephanie, derived from the Greek elements 'stephanos', meaning 'crown', and 'aneia', signifying 'victory', is a feminine given name of Latin origin. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, with its usage peaking in the late 1980s to early 1990s.
"The name Stephanie experienced a notable peak in popularity with 10 births recorded in 1987. It maintained consistent usage throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, with totals ranging between 6 to 9 births per year during this period."