The nameEsteban
Esteban is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "crown". The Spanish form of Stephen, it is popular in Latin America and France.
- Boy's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Esteban comes from the Greek stephanos, "crown, wreath".
Origin
Greek, through Spanish.
History
Esteban is common in Latin America and became fashionable in France. It reached the American top 320.
Esteban in other languages
Esteban is the Spanish form of Stephen. It is Étienne in French, Stefan in German, Stefano in Italian, Estêvão in Portuguese and Esteve in Catalan.
Did you know?
- Esteban Ocon won his first Formula One Grand Prix in Hungary in 2021.
Famous people named Esteban
- Esteban Ocon, racing driver
- Esteban Cambiasso, footballer
- Esteban, The Mysterious Cities of Gold hero
Popularity of the name Esteban
Esteban in the United States
Esteban was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 8,658 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Esteban. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Esteban in the United States were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 690 births a year.
Esteban in France
Esteban was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 13,780 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Esteban. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Esteban in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 534 births a year on average, against 947 in the five years before.
Esteban in Belgium
Esteban in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Esteban
Names from the same generation as Esteban, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Esteban mean?
Esteban comes from the Greek stephanos, "crown, wreath".
What is the origin of the name Esteban?
Greek, through Spanish.
Is Esteban a girl's or a boy's name?
Esteban is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Esteban?
In 2024, Esteban was the 456th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 681 births.
What are the variants of the name Esteban?
Variants and related names of Esteban include Étienne.
What are good sibling names for Esteban?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Irene, Melina, Helena and Maia for a sister, Dorian, Angelo, Andre and Jayson for a brother.
Who are famous people named Esteban?
Esteban Ocon, racing driver; Esteban Cambiasso, footballer; Esteban, The Mysterious Cities of Gold hero.