Girl · #10,386 in 2026

Steffie

Stephanie or Stefanie is a feminine name that comes from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos) meaning "wreath, garland, christmas wreath or crown". Forms of Stephanie in other languages include the German "Stefanie", the Italian, Czech, Polish, and Russian "Stefania", the Portuguese Estefânia, and the Spanish Estefanía.

Current Rank
#10,386
Peak Rank
#1,041 (1918)
Total Babies
495
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1904
First Year
1988
Last Year
1918
Peak Year
#1041
Peak Rank
495
Total Count
26
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Steffie

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Stephanie or Stefanie is a feminine name that comes from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos) meaning "wreath, garland, christmas wreath or crown". Forms of Stephanie in other languages include the German "Stefanie", the Italian, Czech, Polish, and Russian "Stefania", the Portuguese Estefânia, and the Spanish Estefanía.

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The Story of Steffie

Steffie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1904, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 48 Steffies were born — ranking #1,041 that year. As of 2026, Steffie ranks #10,386 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 495 Steffies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Steffie

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Stephanie, Queen of Navarre (died after 1066), Queen consort of king García Sánchez III of Navarre
  • Stephanie of Castile (died 1 July 1180), illegitimate daughter of Alfonso VII of León and Castile
  • Stephanie of Milly, Lady of Oultrejordain (died 1197), an influential figure in the Kingdom of Jerusalem
  • Stephanie of Milly, Lady of Gibelet , an influential figure in the Kingdom of Jerusalem, first cousin of the former
  • Stephanie of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (1837–1859), consort queen of Portugal, married to King Pedro V
  • Stéphanie de Beauharnais (1789–1860), French consort of Karl Ludwig Friedrich, Grand Duke of Baden
  • Stephanie of Belgium (1864–1945), daughter of Leopold II of Belgium and wife of Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria
  • Stephanie, Princess zu Windisch-Graetz (1909–2005), Austrian artist, daughter of Archduchess Elisabeth of Austria

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Names that sound like Steffie

Phonetically similar names — useful when Steffie is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Steffie

What does the name Steffie mean?
Stephanie or Stefanie is a feminine name that comes from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos) meaning "wreath, garland, christmas wreath or crown". Forms of Stephanie in other languages include the German "Stefanie", the Italian, Czech, Polish, and Russian "Stefania", the Portuguese Estefânia, and the Spanish Estefanía.
How popular is Steffie in 2026?
In 2026, Steffie ranks #10,386 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Steffie most popular?
Steffie reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #1,041 that year with 48 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Steffie most popular?
Steffie has historically been most popular in Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Steffie.
Is Steffie a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Steffie is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Steffie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Steffie include Fleta, Candelaria, Mitsuko. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Steffie

Steffie is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1904 and has accumulated 495 births in the dataset. Steffie's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #1,041. Use the chart and map above to compare Steffie's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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