Holding steady.
Popularity of Estaban since 1970
Babies named Estaban per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 69 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
The name Estaban is a variant spelling of Esteban, the Spanish form of Stephen, which derives from the Greek Stephanos, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. While Esteban has a long history in Spanish-speaking communities, Estaban as a spelling has seen sporadic use in the United States. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970. Its peak year of usage was 1993, though it has never been common enough to rank in the top 1000. The name has maintained a stable trajectory in recent decades, never experiencing a sharp rise or fall, and is not currently associated with any particular state or region.
Estaban is a variant spelling of Esteban, the Spanish form of Stephen, which derives from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. The name was popularized by Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. In Spanish-speaking cultures, Esteban has been common for centuries, and Estaban is a less frequent but recognizable variant.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Estaban
Names that share Estaban's style, for a brother or sister.

