Stavros Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Stavros means 'cross' in Greek and symbolizes faith and sacrifice.
Meaning of the Name Stavros
Stavros is a name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'stavros' meaning 'cross'. The name is commonly associated with the Christian cross and has religious connotations. Stavros is often used to honor the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and symbolizes faith and sacrifice.
Popularity of the Name Stavros
The popularity for the name Stavros peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 35 births, which ranked number 7,486 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Stavros had the most male births in 2007 with 35, which ranked number 3,188 out of 14,393 male names. The number of births for the name Stavros has increased sharply over the last ten years from 15 births to 21 births, an increase of 40.00%. Among males, Stavros has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 15 births to 21 births, an increase of 40.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Stavros
- 20 Year Trend of Stavros: -19.23%
- 10 Year Trend of Stavros: 40.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Stavros: 40.00%
Popularity of Stavros by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Stavros. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Stavros in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Stavros is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Stavros
- Total Births of Stavros: 22 (3.42%)
- Male Births of Stavros: 22 (3.42%)
Given the upward trend of Stavros over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.42% increase in total births, for a total of 22 births in 2024. Male births for Stavros have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 22 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.42%.