The nameÉtienne
Étienne is the French form of Stephen. It is gaining ground in England and Wales.
- Boy's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Étienne comes from the Greek stephanos, "crown".
Origin
French, from Greek.
History
In England and Wales Etienne reached 805th place in 2014 and was 1066th in 2025. In the United States its best rank is 1190th, in 1902.
Did you know?
- The word "silhouette" comes from Étienne de Silhouette, French finance minister in 1759, whose cost cutting was mocked.
Famous people named Étienne
- Étienne Capoue, footballer
Popularity of the name Étienne
Étienne in the United States
Étienne was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 364 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Étienne. Its rise began around 1902, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Étienne in the United States were born before 1998. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 29 births a year.
Étienne in the United Kingdom
Étienne was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 347 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Étienne. Half of all babies named Étienne in the United Kingdom were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 26 births a year.
Étienne in France
Étienne in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Étienne
Names from the same generation as Étienne, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Étienne mean?
Étienne comes from the Greek stephanos, "crown".
What is the origin of the name Étienne?
French, from Greek.
Is Étienne a girl's or a boy's name?
Étienne is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Étienne?
In 2024, Étienne was the 3956th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 28 births.
What are the variants of the name Étienne?
Variants and related names of Étienne include Esteban, Étiennette, Stephan, Stéphane, Stephanie and Stephen.
What are good sibling names for Étienne?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Cécile, Aline, Jeanne and Liliane for a sister, Maxime, Mathieu, Gaston and Élie for a brother.
Who are famous people named Étienne?
Étienne Capoue, footballer.