Stefano
Every Stefano since 1914 — 3,150 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Stefano
Stefano is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,565 in 2025 with 52 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 3,150 American babies have been named Stefano. Its peak came in 1993, when 90 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Stefano stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Stefano year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | #2,565 |
| 2024 | 62 | #2,311 |
| 2023 | 69 | #2,123 |
| 2022 | 70 | #2,129 |
| 2021 | 48 | #2,688 |
| 2020 | 40 | #2,970 |
| 2019 | 48 | #2,688 |
| 2018 | 45 | #2,741 |
| 2017 | 52 | #2,486 |
| 2016 | 61 | #2,224 |
| 2015 | 51 | #2,479 |
| 2014 | 54 | #2,398 |
| 2013 | 61 | #2,178 |
| 2012 | 70 | #2,015 |
| 2011 | 65 | #2,075 |
| 2010 | 63 | #2,140 |
| 2009 | 57 | #2,315 |
| 2008 | 74 | #1,945 |
| 2007 | 58 | #2,277 |
| 2006 | 70 | #1,939 |
| 2005 | 83 | #1,645 |
| 2004 | 68 | #1,830 |
| 2003 | 66 | #1,814 |
| 2002 | 65 | #1,789 |
| 2001 | 78 | #1,563 |
| 2000 | 67 | #1,709 |
| 1995 | 68 | #1,455 |
| 1990 | 61 | #1,451 |
| 1985 | 56 | #1,289 |
| 1980 | 18 | #2,714 |
| 1975 | 27 | #1,825 |
| 1970 | 25 | #1,789 |
| 1965 | 12 | #2,455 |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,537 |
| 1955 | 5 | #4,330 |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,639 |
| 1945 | — | — |
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Famous people named Stefano
- Stefano di Giovanni Painter · 1392–1450
- Stefano Landi Composer · 1587–1639
- Stefano Pioli Coach · b. 1965
- Stefano Franscini Politician · 1796–1857
- Stefano Benni Writer · b. 1947
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Stefano in 2025?
Stefano ranked #2,565 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 52 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Stefano?
3,150 babies have been named Stefano in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Stefano most popular?
Stefano peaked in 1993, when 90 newborns received the name.
Is Stefano a boy or girl name?
Stefano is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Stefano rising or falling?
Stefano is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Stefano?
Well-known people named Stefano include Stefano di Giovanni (painter), Stefano Landi (composer), Stefano Pioli (coach).