Holding steady, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Stephano since 1982
Babies named Stephano per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2000, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Stephano's real moment was 2018.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 74 |
| 1990s | 133 |
| 2000s | 160 |
| 2010s | 108 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Stephano, the Italian form of Stephen, has been in use in the United States since 1982, when it first appeared in Social Security records. The name peaked in popularity in 2018, but remains relatively uncommon, with a current 2025 ranking of 7194 and approximately 1 in 155,280 boys receiving the name. Its trajectory has been stable in recent years, neither surging nor declining sharply. While top states are not recorded for this name, it likely appears in areas with Italian-American communities. Stephano offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Stephen or Stefano, retaining the classic meaning of 'crown' that has made Stephen a enduring choice across centuries.
Stephano is the Italian form of Stephen, which derives from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. The name has been used in Italy since medieval times, particularly in regions with strong Greek influence. In English-speaking countries, it has been adopted primarily as a variation of Stephen, though it remains relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Stef, Stevie, Fano
Sibling names for Stephano
Names that share Stephano's style, for a brother or sister.
