UK boy's name
Stephano
From Ancient Greek, meaning "crown" or "wreath".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Stephano is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Stephano popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2337, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1997 to 1997. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Stephano is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Stephano. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Stephano ranked #2337 for boys in England and Wales in 1997, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 4 boys were registered as Stephano.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Stephano as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2337
1997
Births in 1997
4
Latest year
Peak year
1997
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Stephano mean?
The name Stephano originated from the Greek name Stephanos, which literally means "crown" or "wreath." It can be traced back to ancient Greece, where wreaths were often awarded to victors in athletic competitions or used as symbols of authority and honor.
In the New Testament of the Bible, Stephanos is mentioned as the name of one of the first deacons of the Christian church in Jerusalem, who was later martyred for his faith. This early association with Christianity helped popularize the name among believers.
The name Stephano is the Italian variant of Stephanos, which emerged during the Middle Ages when Greek and Latin names were commonly adapted into local European languages. It gained particular prominence in Italy, where it was borne by notable figures such as the Italian explorer and navigator Stephano da Porzio in the 15th century.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stephano can be found in the character of Stephano, the drunken butler in William Shakespeare's play "The Tempest," written in the early 17th century. This literary reference further contributed to the name's recognition and usage.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Stephano. One of the most famous was Stephano Colonna (1265-1348), an Italian nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the conflicts between the Guelphs and Ghibellines in medieval Italy.
Another prominent figure was Stephano Calceprenotti (1570-1615), an Italian scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the development of Aristotelian philosophy during the Renaissance period.
In the realm of art, Stephano Maderno (1576-1636) was an Italian sculptor and architect who is best known for his work on the famous St. Cecilia sculpture in the Church of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome.
Stephano Gambelli (1604-1658) was an Italian painter and architect who worked extensively in Rome, creating notable works such as the frescoes in the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone.
Lastly, Stephano Orlandi (1681-1760) was an Italian painter and engraver who specialized in portraits and religious subjects, earning recognition for his meticulous attention to detail and technical mastery.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Stephano by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Stephano was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #2337 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Stephano
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Stephano: questions and answers
How popular is the name Stephano in the UK right now?
In 1997, Stephano was ranked #2337 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Stephano most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 4 babies registered as Stephano in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Stephano?
From Ancient Greek, meaning "crown" or "wreath".
How many people are called Stephano in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Stephano across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.