Natalie vs Stephanie
Natalie 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 South Wales, Australia · Girls
In 2010, Natalie was ranked #87 and Stephanie #73 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
New Zealand · Girls
In 2000, Natalie was ranked #96 and Stephanie #79 among girls in New Zealand.
Norway · Girls
In 2018, Natalie was ranked #189 and Stephanie #527 among girls in Norway.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2018, Natalie was ranked #238 and Stephanie #434 among girls in Northern Ireland.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2025, Natalie was ranked #381 and Stephanie #294 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
Scotland · Girls
In 2024, Natalie was ranked #541 and Stephanie #541 among girls in Scotland.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Natalie was ranked #634 and Stephanie #719 among girls in England and Wales.
Natalie and Stephanie over time
Natalie and Stephanie appear together in 6 published lists, across 224 years of shared records. Natalie held the stronger position in more years in 4 of them, Stephanie in 2.
The order between them changed and held in 3 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Each reached its own highest recorded position first in 2 of the lists they share.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 2010, Stephanie moved ahead of Natalie in New South Wales, Australia · Girls — #78 and #84 the year before became #87 and #73.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Natalie and Stephanie changed places 5 times in New South Wales, Australia · Girls between 1965 and 2010, ending at #87 and #73.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 46 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Natalie and Stephanie averaged 30.2 places apart, ending at #87 and #73.
- Longest-running competitions
Natalie and Stephanie were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #634 and #719.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Girls within 2 years — Natalie #42 in 1996, Stephanie #48 in 1996.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Girls62 shared years, 1964–2025
Natalie held the stronger position in 9 of those years, Stephanie in 53.
Highest recorded here: Natalie #76 in 1992, Stephanie #23 in 1990.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Natalie #381, Stephanie #294.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls46 shared years, 1965–2010
Natalie held the stronger position in 29 of those years, Stephanie in 17.
Highest recorded here: Natalie #9 in 1976, Stephanie #5 in 1994.
The order changed in 2010: Stephanie moved ahead. In 2009 they stood at #78 and #84; by 2010 that had become #87 and #73.
Most recent shared year, 2010: Natalie #87, Stephanie #73.
New Zealand · Girls34 shared years, 1965–2000
Natalie held the stronger position in 11 of those years, Stephanie in 23.
Highest recorded here: Natalie #16 in 1984, Stephanie #11 in 1991.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2000: Natalie #96, Stephanie #79.
Norway · Girls33 shared years, 1970–2018
Natalie held the stronger position in 28 of those years, Stephanie in 5.
Highest recorded here: Natalie #69 in 2005, Stephanie #178 in 1989.
The order changed in 1988: Natalie moved ahead. In 1987 they stood at #222 and #181; by 1988 that had become #170 and #269.
Most recent shared year, 2018: Natalie #189, Stephanie #527.
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Natalie held the stronger position in 26 of those years, Stephanie in 4.
Highest recorded here: Natalie #42 in 1996, Stephanie #48 in 1996.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Natalie #634, Stephanie #719.
Northern Ireland · Girls19 shared years, 1997–2018
Natalie held the stronger position in 12 of those years, Stephanie in 5.
Highest recorded here: Natalie #66 in 1997, Stephanie #50 in 1997.
The order changed in 2018: Natalie moved ahead. In 2017 they stood at #432 and #432; by 2018 that had become #238 and #434.
Most recent shared year, 2018: Natalie #238, Stephanie #434.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
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 Natalie
Pairs where Natalie shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Natalie vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #42 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 8 places apart; by 2025 they were #634 and #4867.
Natalie · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Natalie vs Jodie
In 1996 they stood at #42 and #43 in England and Wales · Girls, 1 places apart; by 2025 they were #634 and #3035.
Natalie · Jodie · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Courtney vs Natalie
In 1996 they stood at #52 and #42 in England and Wales · Girls, 10 places apart; by 2025 they were #2278 and #634.
Courtney · Natalie · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Natalie
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #42 in England and Wales · Girls, 1 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #634.
Grace · Natalie · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other comparisons involving Stephanie
Pairs where Stephanie shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Stephanie vs Ashleigh
In 1996 they stood at #48 and #58 in England and Wales · Girls, 10 places apart; by 2025 they were #719 and #2788.
Stephanie · Ashleigh · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Stephanie vs Courtney
In 1996 they stood at #48 and #52 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #719 and #2278.
Stephanie · Courtney · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · 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 2025 they were #46 and #719.
Ella · Stephanie · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · 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 2025 they were #719 and #102.
Stephanie · Jasmine · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Natalie | Stephanie |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | From the Roman names Natalis/Natalia, from Latin 'natalis' ('relating to birth, birthday') — connecting the name to Christmas Day as Jesus's traditional birthday. | The feminine form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos meaning 'crown, wreath'. |
| Origin | Latin | Greek |
| Pronunciation | /ˈnæt.ə.li/ | /ˈstɛf.ə.ni/ |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | Norway · Girls #269 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Girls #294 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | 90/100 | 65/100 |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 82/100 | 70/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Natalie is recorded with a Latin origin, while Stephanie is recorded with a Greek origin.
- Natalie and Stephanie both have 3 syllables.
- Natalie's recorded meaning differs from Stephanie's — see the table above for each.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ.
How each name got here
Natalie
Popularity journey
First recorded1964
First recorded at #92 among girls in New South Wales, Australia in 1964 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Highest recorded1964–2014
Highest recorded position: #9 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 1976 (recorded 1964–2014).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #634 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · 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 #719 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls