Rising since 2012, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Estefan since 1988
Babies named Estefan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 168 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Estefan is a Spanish and Romanian form of Stephen, sharing the meaning 'crown' from the Greek Stephanos. First recorded in the United States in 1988, the name reached its peak popularity in 1996. While never common, it has been slowly rising in use since 2012, reflecting a broader trend toward distinctive international names. In 2023, approximately 1 in 284,679 boys received the name, placing it well outside the top 10,000. Estefan is a gender-specific name, almost exclusively given to boys in official records. Its top states have historically been those with large Hispanic populations.
Estefan is a Spanish and Romanian form of Stephen, which comes from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' The name has deep Christian roots due to Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, and has been widely used across Europe in various forms.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Este, Fany, Fan
Sibling names for Estefan
Names that share Estefan's style, for a brother or sister.
