Stefano Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Italian
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Stefano means 'crown' or 'garland' in Greek.
Meaning of the Name Stefano
Stefano is an Italian name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. Stefano has biblical connotations, as Saint Stephen was the first Christian martyr. The name gained popularity in Italy during the Renaissance and is commonly given to boys in Italian-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Stefano
The popularity for the name Stefano peaked in popularity in the year 1993 with 89 births, which ranked number 2,862 out of 23,762 unique names for that year. Stefano had the most male births in 1993 with 89, which ranked number 1,184 out of 10,169 male names. The number of births for the name Stefano has remained flat over the last ten years from 70 births to 69 births, a decline of -1.43%. Among males, Stefano has remained flat in popularity over the last ten years from 70 births to 69 births, a decline of -1.43%.
Nationwide Popularity of Stefano
- 20 Year Trend of Stefano: 6.15%
- 10 Year Trend of Stefano: -1.43%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Stefano: -1.43%
Popularity of Stefano by State
For males, Stefano was most popular in Southeastern states with 18 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in FL, with 18 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Stefano. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 | 1864 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 18 | 785 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 9 | 1212 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 9 | 1784 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Stefano
- Total Births of Stefano: 69 (-0.14%)
- Male Births of Stefano: 69 (-0.14%)
Given the downward trend of Stefano over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.14% decrease in total births, for a total of 69 births in 2024. Male births for Stefano have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 69 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.14%.