Rising since 2004, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Stelios since 1972
Babies named Stelios per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Stelios's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 51 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 54 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Stelios, a Greek name meaning 'crown' or 'garland', has been in use in the United States since at least 1972. While its overall rank is modest (7,194 in 2025), it has shown a consistent upward trajectory since 2004, reaching its peak popularity that same year. With a rate of about 1 in 155,280 births, Stelios remains a distinctive choice, particularly within Greek-American communities. Its strong cultural ties and pleasant sound make it a classic yet underused option.
Stelios is a modern Greek short form of Stylianos, which derives from Greek 'stylos' meaning 'pillar'. The name has been in use in Greece since at least the Byzantine era, often associated with Saint Stylianos, a patron of children. Stelios is the standard colloquial form used today.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Steli, Stely
Sibling names for Stelios
Names that share Stelios's style, for a brother or sister.
