Total births
532
Girls' name · since 1942
Steffi
532 babies named Steffi in U.S. Social Security records since 1942, with the highest year being 1989. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 532
- total births
- 1942–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Steffi sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 532 recorded since 1942.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Steffi has been recorded 532 times among girls since 1942, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1942 to 2019.
- 532 total births
- 1942–2019 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
532 girls have been named Steffi since 1942, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.
- 532
- total births
- 1942–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Steffi was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
36 babies were named Steffi in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Steffi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Steffi splits its recorded history at 1990: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1942 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 36 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Steffi at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1942
Steffi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1942–2019
- Peak year (1989)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 78 years of records
Steffi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Steffi's strongest decade.
184 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Steffi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 16
1940s
16 births
- 1950s 73
1950s
73 births
- 1960s 44
1960s
44 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
98 births
- 1990s
1990s
184 births
- 2000s
2000s
87 births
- 2010s 24
2010s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 184 births (35% of all-time use).
How Steffi 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 Steffi's total volume
Steffi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Steffi by state
Where Steffi concentrates geographically, total births since 1942
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 65 | 12.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 28 | 5.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Steffi's total US births 12.2%
Even split
65 of 532 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Steffi? ▼
532 babies have been named Steffi since 1942. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 1989 with 36 births.
When was Steffi most popular? ▼
Steffi was most popular in the 1990s decade with 184 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Steffi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Steffi are California (65 births), New York (28 births), Florida (6 births).
How long has the name Steffi been used? ▼
Records for Steffi go back to 1942, giving 78 years of history through 2019.
What names are similar to Steffi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Stephanie, Stella, Stefanie, Stevie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Steffi's data
- Steffi's decade-level peak was the 1990s (184 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Steffis (65 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 Steffi
Nearby Names Like Steffi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Steffi
Stephanie Girl
#534 745,148 births
Stella Girl
#49 206,906 births
Stefanie Girl
#5313 37,144 births
Stevie Girl
#209 17,746 births
Stephany Girl
#2753 15,171 births
Compare Steffi side by side: Steffi vs Stephanie Steffi vs Stella Steffi vs Stefanie
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, 1942–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Steffi: Baby Name Since 1942 - 532 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/steffi. 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 Steffi 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.