Stefanie

Feminine variation of Stephen, Greek

"garland, crown"

Stefanie Origin and Meaning

The name Stefanie is a girl's name of German origin.

Stefanie is a feminine name that represents a German and Dutch variation of Stephanie, ultimately derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "garland." This elegant name carries connotations of victory and honor from its ancient Greek origins. Stefanie gained particular popularity throughout Europe and North America during the 1970s and 1980s, though it has gradually become less common in recent decades. The spelling with an 'f' rather than 'ph' gives the name a distinctive European flair while maintaining its recognizable sound. Stefanie offers a perfect balance between familiarity and uniqueness, making it approachable yet not overly common. Notable bearers include German singer Stefanie Heinzmann and Austrian actress Stefanie Reinsperger.

Stefanie Rank in US Top 1000

# 907 in the US

Popularity of the name Stefanie

• 418 Germany 2016

Famous People Named Stefanie

• Stefanie Noelle Scott American actress
• Stefanie Maria "Steffi" Graf German tennis player
• Stefanie Fabienne Heinzmann Swiss pop singer
• Stefanie Zofya Powers American actress
• Stefanie Jill Ridel American TV presenter and singer of group Wild Orchid
• Stefanie Isak Rabatsch early Austrian love interest of Adolf Hitler
• Stefanie Schuster Austrian Olympic skier
• Stefanie Vögele Swiss tennis player
• Stefanie Leanne "Stef" Curtis English footballer

The name Stefanie in Pop Culture

• Stefanie "Stef" Adams Foster character on TV's "The Fosters"