Stavros
Meaningcross · Greek
- US rank
- #5,399
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,948 in 1977
17 babies were named Stavros in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,124 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1966–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Stavros you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 100,000 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Stavros, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Stavros would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryStavros first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1977, when it reached #1,948.
- TrendStavros has slipped 1,124 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,399. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Greek, Stavros means “cross”.
About the name Stavros
Stavros is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “cross”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ros”. US birth records list Stavros for boys from 1966 to 2025, in 59 of those 60 years. Its best year was 1977, when it ranked #1,948 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,399, with 17 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.4 | 227,273 boys |
| 1970s | 9.9 | 101,010 boys |
| 1980s | 7.7 | 130,719 boys |
| 1990s | 8.3 | 119,760 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 84,034 boys |
| 2010s | 9.9 | 100,503 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 90,090 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Stavros
What does the name Stavros mean?
Stavros means “cross” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Stavros?
Stavros has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Stavros a boy or girl name?
Stavros is a boy name.
How popular is the name Stavros?
Stavros ranked #5,399 for US boys in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 1977 (#1,948).