Esteban Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Surprisingly, the name Esteban is the Spanish form of Stephen, with the most popular figure being Saint Stephen.

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A Deep Dive

Esteban Overview

Meaning

Crowned, garland

Gender

Boy

Origin

Spanish, Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name “Stephanos,” meaning “crown” or “garland”​.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ɛsˈtɛbən/

Popularity

Esteban is a popular name in Spanish-speaking countries and has gained recognition in the USA, France, and Mexico. In the USA, it ranked #441 for boys in 2023.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Exotic, Traditional, Religious and Spiritual

Associated Traits

Strong, creative, honorable, charismatic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Esteban has strong Christian connections, particularly with Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, symbolizing strength, courage, and devotion​.

Name Day

December 26th
A Deep Dive

Esteban Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Estevan, Estefan, Stefan, Estevon, Stephanos, Stephan, Stepan, Estebano, Estevão

Common Nicknames

Steve, Stevie, Esti, Eban, Tevan, Tebby, Este, Ban, Ebanito, Teb

Diminutives

Esti, Este, Eban, Tebby, Estebby

Famous People

  • Esteban Ocon
    (French Race Car Driver)
  • Esteban Loaiza
    (Mexican Baseball Player)
  • Esteban Gutiérrez
    (Mexican Race Car Driver)
  • Esteban Cambiasso
    (Argentine Footballer)
  • Esteban Granero
    (Spanish Footballer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Esteban Trueba"
    ("The House of the Spirits," Novel)
  • Esteban Vihaio
    ("Kill Bill: Volume 2," Film)
  • Esteban
    ("The Mysterious Cities of Gold," TV Series)
  • Esteban Rojo
    ("A Fistful of Dollars," Film)
  • Esteban Reyes
    ("Weeds," TV Series)

Places

  • San Esteban City
    (Chile)
  • San Esteban Municipality
    (Honduras)
  • San Esteban Municipality
    (Philippines)
  • San Esteban de Pravia Municipality
    (Spain)

What Is the Meaning of Esteban?

Esteban means “crowned” or “garland,” suggesting a person with a regal and honored presence.

What Is the Origin of The Name Esteban?

The name Esteban originates from Spanish and Greek roots. It is derived from the Greek name “Stephanos,” which means “crown” or “garland”.

Esteban Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Esteban in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4342021#4312022#4412023
Top 3 Rankings#3202005#3312006#3342000

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Esteban

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023441
(-10 from 2022)
698
(-19 from 2022)
0.03812
2022431
(+3 from 2021)
717
(+2 from 2021)
0.03828
2021434
(+36 from 2020)
715
(+82 from 2020)
0.03816
2020470
(-24 from 2019)
633
(-51 from 2019)
0.03422
2019446
(-6 from 2018)
684
(-2 from 2018)
0.03559
2018440
(-12 from 2017)
686
(-39 from 2017)
0.03529
2017428
(-12 from 2016)
725
(-35 from 2016)
0.03663
2016416
(-16 from 2015)
760
(-14 from 2015)
0.03752
2015400
(-5 from 2014)
774
(-16 from 2014)
0.03786
2014395
(-4 from 2013)
790
(+29 from 2013)
0.03855
2013391
(+1 from 2012)
761
(+1 from 2012)
0.03766
2012392
(-10 from 2011)
760
(-4 from 2011)
0.03745
2011382
(-4 from 2010)
764
(+2 from 2010)
0.03761
2010378
(+3 from 2009)
762
(-36 from 2009)
0.03709
2009381
(-17 from 2008)
798
(-55 from 2008)
0.03763
2008364
(-10 from 2007)
853
(-40 from 2007)
0.03912
2007354
(-23 from 2006)
893
(-78 from 2006)
0.04031
2006331
(-11 from 2005)
971
(-53 from 2005)
0.04429
2005320
(+31 from 2004)
1024
(+214 from 2004)
0.04814
2004351
(-13 from 2003)
810
(-33 from 2003)
0.03833
2003338
(-2 from 2002)
843
(+26 from 2002)
0.04012
2002336
(-2 from 2001)
817
(-10 from 2001)
0.03953
2001334
No change from 2000
827
(+5 from 2000)
0.03998
2000334
(+34 from 1999)
822
(+112 from 1999)
0.03936
1999368
(-5 from 1998)
710
(-7 from 1998)
0.03482
1998363
(-3 from 1997)
717
(+18 from 1997)
0.03536
1997360
(-21 from 1996)
699
(-36 from 1996)
0.03499
1996339
(+15 from 1995)
735
(+43 from 1995)
0.03668
1995354
(+25 from 1994)
692
(+73 from 1994)
0.03440
1994379
(+6 from 1993)
619
(+22 from 1993)
0.03037
1993385
(+4 from 1992)
597
(+8 from 1992)
0.02890
1992389
(+28 from 1991)
589
(+48 from 1991)
0.02806
1991417
(-3 from 1990)
541
(-15 from 1990)
0.02552
1990414
(+16 from 1989)
556
(+77 from 1989)
0.02584
1989430
(+21 from 1988)
479
(+80 from 1988)
0.02285
1988451
(+27 from 1987)
399
(+55 from 1987)
0.01993
1987478
(-7 from 1986)
344
(+6 from 1986)
0.01764
1986471
(-23 from 1985)
338
(-27 from 1985)
0.01759
1985448
(+26 from 1984)
365
(+52 from 1984)
0.01897
1984474
(-23 from 1983)
313
(-28 from 1983)
0.01668
1983451
(+26 from 1982)
341
(+25 from 1982)
0.01830
1982477
(-39 from 1981)
316
(-40 from 1981)
0.01674
1981438
(+15 from 1980)
356
(+14 from 1980)
0.01912
1980453
(+20 from 1979)
342
(+40 from 1979)
0.01844
1979473
(+15 from 1978)
302
(+28 from 1978)
0.01686
1978488
(-28 from 1977)
274
(-29 from 1977)
0.01604
1977460
(+37 from 1976)
303
(+46 from 1976)
0.01773
1976497
(-4 from 1975)
257
(-4 from 1975)
0.01574
1975493
(+54 from 1974)
261
(+45 from 1974)
0.01609
1974547
(+55 from 1973)
216
(+44 from 1973)
0.01325
1973602
(-26 from 1972)
172
(-20 from 1972)
0.01066
1972576
(+61 from 1971)
192
(+26 from 1971)
0.01147
1971637
(+18 from 1970)
166
(+10 from 1970)
0.00913
1970655
(-1 from 1969)
156
(+10 from 1969)
0.00819
1969654
(+15 from 1968)
146
(+21 from 1968)
0.00798
1968669
(+51 from 1967)
125
(+19 from 1967)
0.00704
1967720
(-64 from 1966)
106
(-21 from 1966)
0.00596
1966656
(+80 from 1965)
127
(+26 from 1965)
0.00699
1965736
(+24 from 1964)
101
No change from 1964
0.00533
1964760
(+61 from 1963)
101
(+16 from 1963)
0.00498
1963821
(-7 from 1962)
85
(-2 from 1962)
0.00412
1962814
(+53 from 1961)
87
(+9 from 1961)
0.00414
1961867
(-17 from 1960)
78
(-1 from 1960)
0.00362
1960850
(+56 from 1959)
79
(+8 from 1959)
0.00365
1959906
(-39 from 1958)
71
(-5 from 1958)
0.00328
1958867
(+52 from 1957)
76
(+8 from 1957)
0.00353
1957919
(-25 from 1956)
68
(-2 from 1956)
0.00311
1956894
(+101 from 1955)
70
(+13 from 1955)
0.00326
1955995
(+107 from 1954)
57
(+11 from 1954)
0.00273
19541102
(-234 from 1953)
46
(-22 from 1953)
0.00222
1953868
(+284 from 1952)
68
(+27 from 1952)
0.00340
19521152
(-159 from 1951)
41
(-9 from 1951)
0.00208
1951993
(-115 from 1950)
50
(-11 from 1950)
0.00262
1950878
No change from 1949
61
No change from 1949
0.00335
1949878
(-16 from 1948)
61
(-2 from 1948)
0.00339
1948862
(+137 from 1947)
63
(+12 from 1947)
0.00353
1947999
(-19 from 1946)
51
(+4 from 1946)
0.00275
1946980
(+98 from 1945)
47
(+11 from 1945)
0.00285
19451078
(-160 from 1944)
36
(-12 from 1944)
0.00262
1944918
(+62 from 1943)
48
(+1 from 1943)
0.00346
1943980
(+159 from 1942)
47
(+11 from 1942)
0.00323
19421139
(+161 from 1941)
36
(+10 from 1941)
0.00256
19411300
(+34 from 1940)
26
(+1 from 1940)
0.00207
19401334
(-231 from 1939)
25
(-9 from 1939)
0.00211
19391103
(+208 from 1938)
34
(+8 from 1938)
0.00300
19381311
(+170 from 1937)
26
(+5 from 1937)
0.00229
19371481
(-386 from 1936)
21
(-14 from 1936)
0.00192
19361095
(-55 from 1935)
35
(-3 from 1935)
0.00329
19351040
(-109 from 1934)
38
(-8 from 1934)
0.00355
1934931
(+272 from 1933)
46
(+16 from 1933)
0.00433
19331203
(-5 from 1932)
30
(-2 from 1932)
0.00294
19321198
(-215 from 1931)
32
(-13 from 1931)
0.00298
1931983
(+110 from 1930)
45
(+5 from 1930)
0.00421
19301093
(-193 from 1929)
40
(-15 from 1929)
0.00354
1929900
(+328 from 1928)
55
(+21 from 1928)
0.00497
19281228
(-317 from 1927)
34
(-22 from 1927)
0.00298
1927911
(+123 from 1926)
56
(+11 from 1926)
0.00482
19261034
(-101 from 1925)
45
(-7 from 1925)
0.00393
1925933
(+87 from 1924)
52
(+4 from 1924)
0.00452
19241020
(+400 from 1923)
48
(+21 from 1923)
0.00411
19231420
(+83 from 1922)
27
(+2 from 1922)
0.00238
19221503
(+6 from 1921)
25
No change from 1921
0.00222
19211509
(-127 from 1920)
25
(-3 from 1920)
0.00220
19201382
(+429 from 1919)
28
(+10 from 1919)
0.00254
19191811
(-215 from 1918)
18
(-4 from 1918)
0.00177
19181596
(+827 from 1917)
22
(+11 from 1917)
0.00210
19172423
(-964 from 1916)
11
(-12 from 1916)
0.00115
19161459
(+509 from 1915)
23
(+9 from 1915)
0.00249
19151968
(-423 from 1914)
14
(-2 from 1914)
0.00159
19141545
(+131 from 1913)
16
(+5 from 1913)
0.00234
19131676
(+70 from 1912)
11
(+2 from 1912)
0.00205
19121746
(-456 from 1911)
9
(+1 from 1911)
0.00199
19111290
(+299 from 1910)
8
(+3 from 1910)
0.00331
19101589
(-312 from 1909)
5
(-1 from 1909)
0.00240
19091277
(+96 from 1908)
6
(+1 from 1908)
0.00339
19081373
(-120 from 1906)
5
No change from 1906
0.00301
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19061253
(-20 from 1905)
5
No change from 1905
0.00347
19051233
(-270 from 1891)
5
No change from 1891
0.00349
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1891963
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00458
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Esteban

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2302021#2052022#2372023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2212021#2522022#2402023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2292021#2042022#2122023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#7082021#11592022#7082023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4302021#5072022#2992023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5442021#4922022#4472023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4202021#5822022#9512023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4342021#3562022#4792023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3632021#4442022#5262023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5942021#7372022#7232023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#6632021#7002022#4772023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2512020#1682022#2172023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3732021#2462022#3252023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3952021#5482022#3762023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#7332021#5232022#5962023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#9322021#10312022#11622023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2702021#5562022#3772023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#6542020#9722021#9912022

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#9922019#12972022#10352023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3592021#5182022#3842023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6312018#4802022#6512023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5032021#5512022#3832023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#7052020#5262021#5702022

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#11402021#11902022#13542023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#7602019#6532020#6792021

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#8802020#5192022#9482023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4772015#4272017#3832018

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#8152016#8402018#7642022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7112017#7302020#7702022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3462019#4562020#3402023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5812019#6052022#5182023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#6422014#8622015#9172022

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4342021#4332022#4282023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#7122011#6082018#6442022

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4162016#5762019#5052021

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7462016

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2232020

Popularity Rankings for Esteban in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#622019#692020#742021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#852021#722022#1002023

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#1022020#912021

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#982019#1162020#1162021

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#1082021#1132022#1112023

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1422013#1192014#1282015

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1852014#1682015#1732016

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2192020#3012021#2422022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#4422020#4662021#4722022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5562016#5992017#4742018

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#9462010#12272012#9942014

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Esteban a Name for Boys or Girls?

Historically a masculine name, Esteban’s association with being crowned gives it a powerful and distinguished appeal.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Esteban

Esteban in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Esteban Ocon (Race Car Driver, 1996): A French Formula One driver known for competing with the Alpine F1 Team.
  • Esteban Loaiza (Baseball Player, 1971): A Mexican former MLB pitcher who played for several teams, including the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees.
  • Esteban Gutiérrez (Race Car Driver, 1991): A Mexican racing driver who has competed in Formula One and Formula E.
  • Esteban Cambiasso (Footballer, 1980): An Argentine former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Inter Milan and the Argentina national team.
  • Esteban Granero (Footballer, 1987): A Spanish footballer known for his time with Real Madrid and Espanyol.
  • Esteban Trueba ("The House of the Spirits," 1982 Novel): The patriarch of the Trueba family in Isabel Allende's magical realist novel.
  • Esteban Vihaio ("Kill Bill: Volume 2," 2004 Film): A retired pimp who provides vital information to the protagonist.
  • Esteban ("The Mysterious Cities of Gold," 1982 TV Series): A young boy searching for the legendary Cities of Gold in this animated adventure series.
  • Esteban Rojo ("A Fistful of Dollars," 1964 Film): A member of the Rojo gang in the classic spaghetti western.
  • Esteban Reyes ("Weeds," 2005 TV Series): A powerful drug lord and love interest of the main character.
  • San Esteban City (Chile): A city in the Valparaíso Region, known for its vineyards and scenic views of the Andes Mountains.
  • San Esteban Municipality (Honduras): A municipality in the Olancho Department, known for its lush landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
  • San Esteban Municipality (Philippines): A coastal municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, known for its historic church and beautiful beaches.
  • San Esteban de Pravia Municipality (Spain): A parish in Asturias, noted for its picturesque coastal scenery and historic architecture.

Similar Names to Esteban

  • Estevan
  • Estcott
  • Estevon
  • Estmund
  • Estcot
  • Eston
  • Estefan
  • Estanislao
  • Estuardo

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