Crown or garland
A feminine variant of Stephen, derived from the Greek name Stephanos. It signifies honor and victory, traditionally referring to the crown or wreath given to victors in ancient competitions. While the 'Stephanie' spelling is more common, this specific variant gained visibility in the early 21st century.
Less common today
Stephenie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,157 in 1990.
Author of the Twilight series
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
