Stefano
Boy name · #2547 in 2025 · Uniqueness 65/100
Stefano is currently the #2547 boy name in the United States — 52 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #2457, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 34,615 boys born in 2025 was named Stefano.
Babies named Stefano per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 111-year story
Stefano first appears in the Social Security records in 1914, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1993, when 90 boys were named Stefano — good for #1179 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Stefano in class?
Stefano scores 65 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Stefano is most common
Geography matters for names, and Stefano is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Stefanos were FL (15), CA (6), TX (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Stefano
Statistically, parents drawn to Stefano tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Adriano, Gabino, Damiano, Marciano, and Juliano.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Stefano | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | #2539 |
| 2024 | 62 | #2288 |
| 2023 | 69 | #2113 |
| 2022 | 70 | #2117 |
| 2021 | 48 | #2652 |
| 2020 | 40 | #2925 |
| 2019 | 48 | #2656 |
| 2018 | 45 | #2708 |
| 2017 | 52 | #2450 |
| 2016 | 61 | #2207 |
| 2015 | 51 | #2457 |
| 2014 | 54 | #2370 |
| 2013 | 61 | #2165 |
| 2012 | 70 | #2003 |
| 2011 | 65 | #2059 |
| 2010 | 63 | #2118 |
| 2009 | 57 | #2287 |
| 2008 | 74 | #1932 |
| 2007 | 58 | #2257 |
| 2006 | 70 | #1919 |
| 2005 | 83 | #1635 |
| 2004 | 68 | #1815 |
| 2003 | 66 | #1800 |
| 2002 | 65 | #1772 |
| 2001 | 78 | #1543 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Stefano a popular boy name?
Stefano ranked #2547 among boys in 2025 with 52 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2457.
When was the name Stefano most popular?
Stefano peaked in 1993, when 90 American boys received the name (ranked #1179 that year). Since 1993 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Stefano?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 34,615 newborn American boys was named Stefano. It scores 65/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.