Holding steady, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Stefanos since 1968
Babies named Stefanos per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 43 |
| 1980s | 54 |
| 1990s | 97 |
| 2000s | 111 |
| 2010s | 117 |
| 2020s | 79 |
Meaning & origin
Stefanos has been recorded in the United States since 1968, but it remains a rare choice compared to its English counterpart Stephen. In 2025, it ranked 5399 with an incidence of 1 in every 100,475 baby boys, reflecting its stable but niche popularity. The name reached its peak rank in 2025, suggesting a slight uptick in interest. While it is most strongly associated with Greek heritage, Stefanos has gained some international recognition through notable figures in sports and culture, though it still carries a distinctive ethnic flavor. Its top states, if any, tend to be those with larger Greek-American communities.
Stefanos is the modern Greek form of the ancient Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "garland." The name was borne by Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, which contributed to its widespread use across the Eastern Orthodox world. In Greece, Stefanos has remained a consistently popular name, often given in honor of the saint.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Stef, Stefan, Fanis
Sibling names for Stefanos
Names that share Stefanos's style, for a brother or sister.
