Stephano: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	74	7	–	#3,085
1990s	133	13	+80%	#3,612
2000s	160	16	+20%	#3,743
2010s	108	11	-32%	#4,719
2020s (to 2025)	67	11	+3%	#6,148

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#3,085

1990s

133

+80%

#3,612

2000s

160

+20%

#3,743

2010s

108

-32%

#4,719

2020s (to 2025)

+3%

#6,148

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.

How old are people named Stephano?

The median living Stephano is about 22 years old; half are between 12 and 31. An estimated 500 people named Stephano are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

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
1980	–	–
1975	–	–
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
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1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Stephano, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Stephano?

The median living Stephano is about 22 years old. Half of all living Stephanos are between 12 and 31 years old.

How many people named Stephano are alive today?

An estimated 500 people named Stephano are alive in the United States, based on 542 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

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.

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Stephano popularity over time

The story of Stephano

How old are people named Stephano?

Stephano year by year

Frequently asked questions

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