Estevon
A Spanish masculine name derived from the Biblical name Stephen, meaning "crowned".
Name Census estimates that about 98 living Americans carry the first name Estevon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Estevon today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Estevon births was 1997 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Estevon. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Estevon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
98
~ 1 in 3,497,493 Americans
Peak year
1997
10 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,924
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Estevon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Estevon from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 46 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
Estevon 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 Estevon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Estevon
The name Estevon is derived from the Spanish name Esteban, which in turn originates from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath". This name has its roots in ancient Greek culture, dating back to the 5th century BC.
The name Stephanos was a popular name in ancient Greece, and it was often associated with individuals who had achieved great honor or victory. In Greek mythology, Stephanos was also the name of a character who was said to have been transformed into a laurel tree.
As Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire, the name Stephanos became associated with Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. According to the New Testament, Stephen was stoned to death for his faith in Jerusalem around the year 34 AD. His martyrdom and unwavering devotion to Christianity made him a revered figure, and his name became widely used among Christian communities.
The Spanish form of the name, Esteban, emerged during the Middle Ages as Christianity spread throughout the Iberian Peninsula. It was particularly popular among Spanish and Portuguese populations, and many notable individuals throughout history have borne this name.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Estevon can be found in the chronicles of the 12th-century Spanish nobleman and military leader, Estevon Fernández de Castro. Another notable figure was Estevon de la Puente, a 15th-century Spanish architect who designed several notable buildings in Seville.
In the 16th century, Estevon de las Alas was a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous circumnavigation of the globe. Estevon de las Alas played a crucial role in navigating the treacherous Strait of Magellan and is remembered as a skilled navigator.
Moving forward in history, Estevon Echeverría was a 19th-century Argentine writer and political thinker who is considered one of the founding fathers of Argentine literature. His works, such as the famous poem "La Cautiva," explored themes of national identity and the struggles of the Argentine people.
Finally, Estevon Zamora was a 20th-century Spanish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for several clubs, including Real Madrid and the Spanish national team. He is regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in Spanish football history and was known for his exceptional reflexes and bravery in the face of oncoming strikers.
People
Estevon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Estevon 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
Estevon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Estevon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 98 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Estevon 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 3,497,493 US residents.
Is Estevon a common name?
We classify Estevon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 99 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Estevon most popular?
The single biggest year for Estevon was 1997, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Estevon is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Estevon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Estevon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Estevon 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.
Is Estevon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Estevon 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 Estevon 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Estevon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.