Total births
151
Girls' name · since 1971
Stepheni
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 151 babies named Stepheni, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 151
- total births
- 1971–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Stepheni is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 151 have been recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Stepheni recorded 151 times among girls since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2001.
- 151 total births
- 1971–2001 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
151 girls have been named Stepheni since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2001.
- 151
- total births
- 1971–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Stepheni was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
14 babies were named Stepheni in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Stepheni's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Stepheni splits its recorded history at 1984: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1982 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Stepheni at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Stepheni popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2001
- Peak year (1982)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Stepheni by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Stepheni's strongest decade.
62 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Stepheni births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
42 births
- 1980s
1980s
62 births
- 1990s
1990s
42 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 62 births (41% of all-time use).
Stepheni by state
Where Stepheni concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 3.3% |
New York share of Stepheni's total US births 3.3%
5 of 151 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Stepheni? ▼
Stepheni has been given to 151 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2001. 14 babies were born in 1982, its single highest year.
When was Stepheni most popular? ▼
Stepheni was most popular in the 1980s decade with 62 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Stepheni most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Stepheni are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Stepheni been used? ▼
Stepheni has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 31 years of data through 2001.
What names are similar to Stepheni? ▼
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 Stepheni's data
- Stepheni's decade-level peak was the 1980s (62 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Stephenis (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Stepheni
Nearby Names Like Stepheni
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Stepheni
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 Stepheni side by side: Stepheni vs Stephanie Stepheni vs Stella Stepheni vs Stefanie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1971–2001 (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. "Stepheni: Baby Name Since 1971 - 151 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/stepheni. 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 Stepheni 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 July 2026.