Total births
821
Girls' name · since 1988
Estephany
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 821 babies named Estephany, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 821
- total births
- 1988–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Estephany sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 821 recorded since 1988.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Estephany has been recorded 821 times among girls since 1988, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2023.
- 821 total births
- 1988–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
821 girls have been named Estephany since 1988, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 821
- total births
- 1988–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Estephany was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
54 babies were named Estephany in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
Estephany's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Estephany splits its recorded history at 2004: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2021 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2008 peak of 54 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Estephany at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2008
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Estephany popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2023
- Peak year (2008)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Estephany by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Estephany's strongest decade.
388 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Estephany births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 19
1980s
19 births
- 1990s
1990s
276 births
- 2000s
2000s
388 births
- 2010s 118
2010s
118 births
- 2020s 20
2020s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 388 births (47% of all-time use).
How Estephany compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Estephany's total volume
Estephany vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Estephany by state
Where Estephany concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 205 | 25.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 122 | 14.9% |
| #3 | New York | | 27 | 3.3% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 11 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Florida | | 6 | 0.7% |
California share of Estephany's total US births 25.0%
Even split
205 of 821 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Estephany? ▼
Since 1988, Social Security records show 821 babies named Estephany. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 54 births.
When was Estephany most popular? ▼
Estephany was most popular in the 2000s decade with 388 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Estephany most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Estephany are California (205 births), Texas (122 births), New York (27 births).
How long has the name Estephany been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Estephany since 1988 -- 36 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Estephany? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Esther, Estelle, Estella, Estrella, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Estephany's data
- Estephany's decade-level peak was the 2000s (388 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Estephanys (205 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Estephany
Nearby Names Like Estephany
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Estephany
Esther Girl
#130 271,234 births
Estelle Girl
#641 56,410 births
Estella Girl
#502 42,920 births
Estrella Girl
#620 16,799 births
Ester Girl
#1512 16,265 births
Compare Estephany side by side: Estephany vs Esther Estephany vs Estelle Estephany vs Estella
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1988–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Estephany: Baby Name Since 1988 - 821 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/estephany. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Estephany draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.