Total births
400
Girls' name · since 1947
Stepheny
Stepheny has 400 recorded births since 1947 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1989 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 400
- total births
- 1947–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
400 girls have been named Stepheny since 1947, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Stepheny has been recorded 400 times among girls since 1947, 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 1947 to 2015.
- 400 total births
- 1947–2015 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
400 girls have been named Stepheny since 1947, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2015.
- 400
- total births
- 1947–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Stepheny was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
17 babies were named Stepheny in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Stepheny's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Stepheny's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1947, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Stepheny at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Stepheny popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2015
- Peak year (1989)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Stepheny by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Stepheny's strongest decade.
102 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Stepheny births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1960s
1960s
52 births
- 1970s
1970s
86 births
- 1980s
1980s
100 births
- 1990s
1990s
102 births
- 2000s 40
2000s
40 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 102 births (26% of all-time use).
Stepheny by state
Where Stepheny concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.3% |
California share of Stepheny's total US births 1.3%
Even split
5 of 400 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Stepheny? ▼
Since 1947, Social Security records show 400 babies named Stepheny. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 17 births.
When was Stepheny most popular? ▼
Stepheny was most popular in the 1990s decade with 102 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Stepheny most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Stepheny are California (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Stepheny been used? ▼
Stepheny has been recorded in Social Security data since 1947, spanning 69 years of data through 2015.
What names are similar to Stepheny? ▼
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 Stepheny's data
- Stepheny's decade-level peak was the 1990s (102 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Stephenys (5 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 Stepheny
Nearby Names Like Stepheny
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Stepheny
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 Stepheny side by side: Stepheny vs Stephanie Stepheny vs Stella Stepheny 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, 1947–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Stepheny: Baby Name Since 1947 - 400 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/stepheny. 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 Stepheny 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.