Esteban

Esteban - A very unique male name

Esteban appeared on the charts for the first time in 1911 on position #618. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Esteban and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Esteban? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Esteban. The baby boy name Esteban was given to 645 baby boys in 2025, ranking #460 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,273 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Esteban peaked in popularity 21 years ago in 2005 on position 320.

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Esteban is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Esteban is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #225 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,153.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Esteban is where you live.

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Esteban origin and meaning

Spanish, from Greek

'Crown' — the Spanish form of Stephen (Greek stephanos, crown, garland)

Esteban is Stephen as it developed in Spanish, borne by saints and kings. It has been in US data since 1911, reflecting Spanish-speaking heritage, peaked in 2005, and is edging back up.

Attested etymology

Esteban is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Esteban, pop culture references for the name Esteban and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Esteban

We've found the following names that sound similar to Esteban, sorted by popularity.

Estevan / Esteven / Estefan / Estaban / Estefano / Estefani / Estephan /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Esteban

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Esteban a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Esteban?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

es-TEH-bahn · /ɛsˈtɛbɑn/

Around the world

• Stephen (English) — The English form of the same name.
• Étienne (French) — French form of Stephen.
• Stefan (German) — German and Scandinavian form of Stephen.

Spellings and nicknames

• Estevan — Variant spelling found in the Southwest US.

Famous bearers

• Esteban Ocon — French Formula One racing driver (b. 1996) Contemporary
• Esteban Cambiasso — Argentine footballer, Champions League winner with Inter Milan (b. 1980) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Esteban honours Spanish heritage with a dignified, classic name that needs no translation. Parents like its formal weight and familiar Stephen roots.

Worth knowing

• English speakers may stumble on the final -ban syllable at first reading.