UK girl's name
Stefani
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "crown" or "wreath".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Stefani is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Stefani popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 10 births.
This profile covers 79 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1998 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 82 living people in the UK are called Stefani. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Stefani ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 10 girls were registered as Stefani.
- • Stefani ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #623 in 1993.
- • About 82 living people in the UK are estimated to have Stefani as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
10 births
Estimated living
82
2026
Meaning
What does Stefani mean?
The name Stefani is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, which means "crown" or "garland." It has its origins in ancient Greece and was initially given to individuals who had achieved significant accomplishments or held positions of honor and distinction.
The name gained popularity during the early Christian era, as it was associated with St. Stephen, the first martyr of Christianity. The Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament describes Stephen as a man "full of grace and fortitude" who was stoned to death for his faith in 33 AD.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Stefani can be found in the writings of the 4th-century historian Eusebius of Caesarea, who mentioned a woman named Stefani who was martyred during the Diocletian persecution of Christians in the early 4th century.
In the Middle Ages, the name Stefani became popular across Europe, particularly in Italy, where it was often spelled as Stefania or Stefano for males. One notable figure from this period was Stefano Tempesta (1555-1630), an Italian painter and engraver known for his landscapes and historical scenes.
During the Renaissance, the name Stefani was associated with several prominent figures, including Stefano Guazzo (1530-1593), an Italian writer and courtier who authored the influential work "Civil Conversation," which explored the art of polite discourse and societal etiquette.
Another notable figure was Stefano della Bella (1610-1664), an Italian artist and engraver celebrated for his etchings and engravings depicting scenes of everyday life in 17th-century Europe.
In more recent history, the name Stefani has been borne by several influential individuals, such as Stefani Germanò (1856-1915), an Italian mathematician and physicist known for his contributions to the study of electromagnetism and the kinetic theory of gases.
Additionally, Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, better known as Lady Gaga (born 1986), is a world-renowned American singer, songwriter, and actress who has won numerous awards and accolades for her music and performances.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Stefani over time
The chart below shows babies named Stefani registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Stefani, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Stefani by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Stefani was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4591 | 20 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4580 | 40 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3513 | 15 | 3 |
| 1990s | #3142 | 4 | 1 |
Geography
Where Stefani is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Stefani. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Stefani ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #623 in 1993.
Across the UK
Stefani in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#623 in 1993
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Stefani
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Stefani Kuo
playwright
Hong Kong-American playwright and poet
1995-
Related
Names similar to Stefani
- Sophie 103,803
- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Stefani: questions and answers
How popular is the name Stefani in the UK right now?
In 2023, Stefani was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Stefani most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 10 babies registered as Stefani in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Stefani?
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "crown" or "wreath".
How many people are called Stefani in the UK?
A total of 79 babies have been registered as Stefani across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Stefani most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Stefani ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #623 in 1993. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.