Stefano

Stefano is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning “a person.” In 2024 it was given to 62 boys in the United States.

Stefano at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Italian · Greek
Meaning
“a person”

About the name Stefano

Stefano belongs to the Italian and Greek tradition. Its meaning — “a person” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Stefano first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1184 in 1993, and in 2024 62 babies received the name — 3,099 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Stefano in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#1184 in 1993
Peak year
1993
Babies named Stefano in 2024
62
Total since 1880
3,099

Stefano in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#881 in 2000
Babies named Stefano in 2025
6
Total since 1996
296

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Stefano mean?

Stefano means “a person” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Stefano a boy or girl name?

Stefano is a boy name. In 2024, 62 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Stefano?

Stefano comes from the Italian and Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Stefano?

Stefano first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #1184 in 1993, and 62 babies were given the name in 2024.

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