Holding steady, #2,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Stefano since 1914
Babies named Stefano per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 18 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 35 |
| 1960s | 155 |
| 1970s | 223 |
| 1980s | 378 |
| 1990s | 734 |
| 2000s | 686 |
| 2010s | 570 |
| 2020s | 341 |
Meaning & origin
Stefano is a classic Italian name with steady usage in the United States since 1914. It reached its peak popularity in 1993 and has since maintained a stable trajectory, showing enduring appeal without sharp rises or declines. In 2025, the name ranked 2,539, with approximately 1 in 32,848 boys named Stefano. The name is most common in states with large Italian-American communities, notably Florida, California, and Texas. As a form of Stephen, it carries the meaning of 'crown' or 'garland', and has been used across Italian-speaking regions for centuries.
Stefano is the Italian form of Stephen, derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. It has been used in Italy since the Middle Ages, often in honor of Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. The name has remained consistently popular in Italian-speaking communities.
Where Stefano is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Stefano” around the world
Where Stefano lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Quebec
8
babies in 2025
Sources: Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Stef, Ste, Fano
Sibling names for Stefano
Names that share Stefano's style, for a brother or sister.
