Estiven
Estiven is a name of Latin origin meaning "esteem".
Name Census estimates that about 269 living Americans carry the first name Estiven. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Estiven today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Estiven births was 2004 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Estiven. 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
269
~ 1 in 1,274,180 Americans
Peak year
2004
15 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,546
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Estiven: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Estiven 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 102 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Estiven remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Estiven 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 Estiven 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 Estiven
The name Estiven is believed to have originated from the French and Spanish name Etienne, which is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath." It was a popular name among early Christians, who associated it with the martyr Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr mentioned in the New Testament book of Acts.
During the Middle Ages, the name Estiven was widely used in various regions of Europe, particularly in France, Spain, and Italy. It was often spelled in different ways, such as Estevan, Estevao, or Estevene, reflecting the linguistic variations across different regions.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Estiven can be found in the chronicles of the 12th century, where it was used by several noble families in France and Spain. For instance, Estiven de Garlande was a prominent French nobleman and architect who lived in the late 12th century and was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings, including parts of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
In the 13th century, the name Estiven gained widespread popularity across Europe, particularly in religious circles. One notable figure bearing this name was Estiven de Bourbon, a French Dominican friar and writer who lived from 1180 to 1261. He is known for his work titled "Tractatus de diversis materiis praedicabilibus," which was a collection of stories and anecdotes used for preaching.
During the Renaissance period, the name Estiven continued to be popular, especially in Spain and Portugal. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Estiven de Terreros y Pando, a Spanish Jesuit priest and lexicographer who lived from 1707 to 1782. He is best known for his extensive dictionary of the Spanish language, which was a significant contribution to the study of linguistics at the time.
In the 18th century, the name Estiven was also adopted in parts of Eastern Europe, particularly in Romania and Bulgaria. One notable figure from this region was Estiven Petrov, a Bulgarian revolutionary and freedom fighter who lived from 1840 to 1902. He played a significant role in the struggle for Bulgarian independence from the Ottoman Empire.
Throughout history, the name Estiven has been borne by various individuals from different walks of life, including writers, artists, politicians, and religious figures. While its popularity may have waned in some regions, it remains a name with a rich historical legacy and cultural significance, particularly in parts of Europe and Latin America.
People
Estiven + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Estiven: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Estiven?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 269 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Estiven 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 1,274,180 US residents.
Is Estiven a common name?
We classify Estiven as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 272 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Estiven most popular?
The single biggest year for Estiven was 2004, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Estiven is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Estiven a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Estiven 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.