Esteban Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Esteban is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Esteban?
Esteban is spelled E-S-T-E-B-A-N. The name has 7 letters.
Esteban at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Esteban is a Spanish form of Stephen, derived from the Greek name Stephanos meaning “crown” or “wreath.”
- Origin
- The name Esteban is derived from the Greek name Stephanos through Latin and Spanish adaptations.
- Pronunciation
- es-TEH-ban · 3 syllables
Esteban Popularity in 2025
Rank#461
Recorded Births673
- Boys usage fell 3 places to #461 and recorded 9 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Esteban Mean?
Esteban is a Spanish form of Stephen, derived from the Greek name Stephanos meaning “crown” or “wreath.”
Origin: The name Esteban is derived from the Greek name Stephanos through Latin and Spanish adaptations.
How Do You Pronounce Esteban?
Pronunciationes-TEH-ban
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Esteban?
- History
- Esteban is traditionally used in Spanish-speaking cultures as the equivalent of the name Stephen.
Esteban Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 673 | #461 |
| 2024 | Boys | 682 | #458 |
| 2023 | Boys | 703 | #442 |
| 2022 | Boys | 718 | #431 |
| 2021 | Boys | 716 | #435 |
| 2020 | Boys | 633 | #471 |
| 2019 | Boys | 685 | #446 |
| 2018 | Boys | 687 | #440 |
| 2017 | Boys | 725 | #428 |
| 2016 | Boys | 762 | #416 |
| 2015 | Boys | 775 | #399 |
| 2014 | Boys | 790 | #395 |
| 2013 | Boys | 761 | #392 |
| 2012 | Boys | 760 | #392 |
| 2011 | Boys | 764 | #382 |
| 2010 | Boys | 762 | #378 |
| 2009 | Boys | 798 | #381 |
| 2008 | Boys | 853 | #364 |
| 2007 | Boys | 893 | #354 |
| 2006 | Boys | 972 | #331 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,024 | #320 |
| 2004 | Boys | 810 | #351 |
| 2003 | Boys | 843 | #338 |
| 2002 | Boys | 817 | #336 |
When Was Esteban Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2005 · Boys
1,024 recorded births
National rank #320
2006 · Boys
972 recorded births
National rank #331
2007 · Boys
893 recorded births
National rank #354
2008 · Boys
853 recorded births
National rank #364
Where Esteban Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #223 | 176 |
| CA | #226 | 165 |
| AZ | #234 | 34 |
| NM | #236 | 8 |
| NV | #299 | 10 |
| CT | #382 | 7 |
| MD | #475 | 10 |
| IL | #485 | 21 |