Esteven
A Spanish masculine name derived from the Greek Stephanos meaning "crown" or "garland".
Name Census estimates that about 713 living Americans carry the first name Esteven. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Esteven today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Esteven births was 2006 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Esteven. 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
713
~ 1 in 480,721 Americans
Peak year
2006
32 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2021 SSA rank
#10,039
Tracked since 1946
Popularity
Esteven: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Esteven from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 233 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
Esteven 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 Esteven during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Estevens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Esteven, while Arizona, New York, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 56 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Esteven
The name Esteven is derived from the Latin name Stephanus, which means "crown" or "wreath." It originated in ancient Greece and was a common name among early Christians. The name became popular in various forms across Europe during the Middle Ages.
In its earliest form, Stephanus was a masculine Greek name used in the Hellenistic period. It was adopted by early Christians and appeared in the New Testament as the name of the first Christian martyr, Saint Stephen. This biblical association helped spread the name throughout the Christian world.
As the name spread across Europe, it took on various spellings and forms, including Esteven, Esteban, and Steven. The version Esteven is particularly associated with the Iberian Peninsula, where it was used in Portugal and Spain.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Esteven was Esteven de Charters, a 12th-century English cleric and writer. Another notable figure was Esteven, a 13th-century Catalan painter known for his work in the Romanesque style.
In the 14th century, Esteven Andioc was a renowned Catalan poet and troubadour. His works contributed significantly to the development of Catalan literature during the medieval period.
During the Renaissance, Esteven de Garibay y Zamalloa (1533-1599) was a Spanish historian and chronicler who wrote extensively about the history of Spain and the Basque region.
In the 17th century, Esteven Paluzie (1619-1670) was a Spanish painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits.
As the name spread across Europe, it also found its way to the Americas during the colonial period. Esteven de las Alas (1612-1684) was a Spanish-born soldier and explorer who played a role in the exploration and settlement of present-day New Mexico.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Esteven, reflecting its rich cultural and linguistic heritage spanning various regions and time periods.
People
Esteven + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Esteven 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
Esteven: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Esteven?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 713 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Esteven 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 480,721 US residents.
Is Esteven a common name?
We classify Esteven as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 735 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Esteven most popular?
The single biggest year for Esteven was 2006, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Esteven is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Esteven a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Esteven in the SSA data are male. 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.
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.