Lynley vs Stephanie
Lynley and Stephaniecompared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New Zealand · Girls
In 1964, Lynley was ranked #88 and Stephanie #84 among girls in New Zealand.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Stephanie
Pairs where Stephanie shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Stephanie vs Courtney
In 1996 they stood at #48 and #52 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2024 they were #811 and #1894.
Stephanie · Courtney · 29 shared years, 1996–2024 · Started together, ended far apart
- Stephanie vs Ashleigh
In 1996 they stood at #48 and #58 in England and Wales · Girls, 10 places apart; by 2024 they were #811 and #1819.
Stephanie · Ashleigh · 29 shared years, 1996–2024 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Stephanie
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #48 in England and Wales · Girls, 8 places apart; by 2024 they were #39 and #811.
Ella · Stephanie · 29 shared years, 1996–2024 · Started together, ended far apart
- Stephanie vs Jasmine
In 1996 they stood at #48 and #55 in England and Wales · Girls, 7 places apart; by 2024 they were #811 and #92.
Stephanie · Jasmine · 29 shared years, 1996–2024 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Lynley | Stephanie |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | The feminine form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos meaning 'crown, wreath'. |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Greek |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | /ˈstɛf.ə.ni/ |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | NZ | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | New Zealand · Girls #88 (1964) | Republic of Ireland · Girls #294 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | Not yet recorded | 65/100 |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 88/100 | 70/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 40/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Stephanie has a recorded origin (Greek); Lynley does not have one recorded yet.
- Lynley has 2 syllables, compared with 3 for Stephanie.
- A meaning is recorded for Stephanie; Lynley doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in NZ.
How each name got here
Lynley
Popularity journey
First recorded1959
First recorded at #95 among girls in New Zealand in 1959 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New Zealand · Girls
Highest recorded1959–1964
Highest recorded position: #88 among girls in New Zealand, in 1964 (recorded 1959–1964).
New Zealand · Girls
Most recent1964
Most recently recorded at #88 among girls in New Zealand, in 1964.
New Zealand · Girls
Stephanie
Popularity journey
First recorded1953
First recorded at #97 among girls in New South Wales, Australia in 1953 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Highest recorded1953–2010
Highest recorded position: #5 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 1994 (recorded 1953–2010).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #294 among girls in Republic of Ireland, in 2025.
Republic of Ireland · Girls