MallowbyNames

Estaban

es-TAH-bahn · Variant of Esteban, the Spanish form of Stephen, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.

Peak popularity
1993
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Estaban since 1970

Babies named Estaban per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4812198020002020Most births 1993Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1970s33
1980s52
1990s69
2000s50
2010s23
2020s7

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

Variants: Esteban, Estevan

Sibling names for Estaban

Names that share Estaban's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Estaban mean?
Estaban is a variant of Esteban, the Spanish form of Stephen, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.
How popular is the name Estaban?
Estaban has not ranked in the U.S. top 1000 since record-keeping began in 1880. Its peak usage was in 1993.
Is Estaban a boy's or girl's name?
Estaban is used exclusively for boys.