Stavros
From Greek Σταύρος (Stávros), from σταυρός (stavrós, “cross”).
Every Stavros since 1966 — 1,036 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Stavros
Stavros is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,578 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 1,036 American babies have been named Stavros. Its peak came in 2007, when 35 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 Stavros stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Stavros year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,578 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,626 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,431 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,828 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5,084 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,405 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,128 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,286 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,494 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,761 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,682 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,959 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,776 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,952 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3,878 |
| 2010 | 19 | #5,014 |
| 2009 | 29 | #3,707 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3,728 |
| 2007 | 35 | #3,241 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,836 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4,309 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,576 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,616 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,435 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,648 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,356 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,674 |
| 1990 | 21 | #3,048 |
| 1985 | 18 | #2,812 |
| 1980 | 10 | #4,092 |
| 1975 | 23 | #2,057 |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,185 |
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Famous people named Stavros
- Stavros Niarchos Businessperson · 1909–1996
- Stavros Dimas Politician · b. 1941
- Stavros Theodorakis Politician · b. 1963
- Stavros Lambrinidis Politician · b. 1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stavros mean?
From Greek Σταύρος (Stávros), from σταυρός (stavrós, “cross”).
How popular is the name Stavros in 2025?
Stavros ranked #5,578 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Stavros?
1,036 babies have been named Stavros in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Stavros most popular?
Stavros peaked in 2007, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Stavros a boy or girl name?
Stavros is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Stavros rising or falling?
Stavros has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Stavros?
Well-known people named Stavros include Stavros Niarchos (businessperson), Stavros Dimas (politician), Stavros Theodorakis (politician).