Estefani
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "crown" or "garland".
Name Census estimates that about 4,328 living Americans carry the first name Estefani. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Estefani today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Estefani births was 2006 (289 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Estefani. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
4.3K
~ 1 in 79,195 Americans
Peak year
2006
289 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
1995 SSA rank
#3,180
Tracked since 1983
Census
Estefani in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 4,096 people with the first name Estefani, which placed it at #4,516 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#4,516
National first-name rank
People counted
4.1K
4,096 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
1.4
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
97.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Estefani
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Estefani is Hispanic at 97.8%. The next largest groups are White (1.6%) and Black (0.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Estefani described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Estefani at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.8% · 4,004
- White1.6% · 67
- Black or African American0.3% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 10
- Two or more races0.1% · 4
Gender
Gender distribution for Estefani
Out of the 4,412 babies given the name Estefani since 1880, 99.6% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Estefani as a male name
- Ranked #8,123 in 1995
- 6 male births in 1995
- Peak: 1995 (6 births)
Estefani as a female name
- Ranked #3,180 in 2024
- 50 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2006 (289 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Estefani appears almost entirely female. Of the 4,094 people counted with this name, 99.4% were female and only a very small share were male.
Popularity
Estefani: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Estefani from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 2,149 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Estefani by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Estefani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Estefanis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 21 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Estefani, while Washington, Oklahoma, Massachusetts recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 155 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Estefani
The given name Estefani is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, which means "crown" or "wreath." It is a feminine form of the name Stephen, and is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries. The name can be traced back to the early Christian era, when it was used to honor Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr.
In the New Testament, Saint Stephen is described as a deacon who was stoned to death for his faith in Jesus Christ. His name, which means "crown," symbolizes the crown of martyrdom that he received for his unwavering belief in Christianity. The name Estefani became popular among Christians as a way to honor this early martyr and his sacrifice.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Estefani can be found in the 12th century, when it was used by a Spanish noblewoman named Estefania de Navarra. She was the daughter of King García Ramírez of Navarre and played a significant role in the political and religious affairs of the time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Estefani. One of the most famous was Estefania de Requesens (1505-1549), a Spanish noblewoman and courtier who served as a lady-in-waiting to the Holy Roman Empress Isabella of Portugal. She was known for her poetry and her patronage of the arts.
Another notable Estefani was Estefania Carrington (1635-1684), a Spanish-born writer and philosopher who was active in England during the 17th century. She was known for her works on natural philosophy and her advocacy for women's education.
In the realm of literature, Estefani Sempere (1922-2008) was a renowned Spanish novelist and playwright. Her works often explored themes of identity, feminism, and social issues. She was awarded the prestigious Cervantes Prize, Spain's highest literary honor, in 2003.
Estefani Navarro (1945-2015) was a Mexican actress and singer who achieved great success in her country's entertainment industry. She starred in numerous telenovelas and films and released several popular albums throughout her career.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Estefani throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the name's legacy.
People
Estefani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Estefani as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Estefani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Estefani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4,328 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Estefani going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 79,195 US residents.
Is Estefani a common name?
We classify Estefani as "Rare". It ranks above 96.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 4,412 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Estefani most popular?
The single biggest year for Estefani was 2006, when 289 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Estefani is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Estefani in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 4,096 people with the name Estefani, or 1.36 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #4,516 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Estefani in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Estefani?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Estefani appears almost entirely female. Of the 4,094 people counted with this name, 99.4% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Estefani?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Estefani is Hispanic at 97.8%. The next largest groups are White (1.6%) and Black (0.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Estefani most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Estefani in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.8% (4,004 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Estefani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Estefani a female name?
Yes, 99.6% of people registered as Estefani in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Estefani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Estefani in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Estefani can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Estefani?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Estefani on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.