Stephano
Every Stephano since 1982 — 542 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Stephano
Stephano is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,610 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 542 American babies have been named Stephano. Its peak came in 2000, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Stephano stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Stephano year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,610 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,148 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,178 |
| 2022 | 6 | #12,126 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,302 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,434 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,719 |
| 2017 | 10 | #8,063 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,676 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,270 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,513 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,963 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,779 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,944 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,698 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,518 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,354 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,405 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,745 |
| 2005 | 11 | #7,036 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,769 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,960 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,339 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,858 |
| 2000 | 22 | #3,743 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,747 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,145 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,298 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Stephano in 2025?
Stephano ranked #7,610 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Stephano?
542 babies have been named Stephano in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Stephano most popular?
Stephano peaked in 2000, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Stephano a boy or girl name?
Stephano is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Stephano rising or falling?
Stephano is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.