Holding steady.
Popularity of Estefana since 1889
Babies named Estefana per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Estefana's real moment was 1889.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 18 |
| 1900s | 58 |
| 1910s | 120 |
| 1920s | 230 |
| 1930s | 165 |
| 1940s | 103 |
| 1950s | 70 |
| 1960s | 43 |
| 1970s | 59 |
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Estefana is a Spanish feminine form of Stephen, meaning "crown" or "garland." It was first recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1889, its peak year, and has since become exceedingly rare, with no recent rankings in the top 1,000. The name has a stable trajectory, appearing only sporadically in modern records. Though it never had a widespread revival, it retains a classic, traditional feel within Spanish-speaking families. Its rarity today makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with heritage, but it has not been recorded in any top states in recent decades.
Estefana is the Spanish feminine form of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos meaning "crown" or "garland." It shares roots with Stephanie and has been used in Spanish-speaking communities since at least the late 19th century, though it has never been among the most popular names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tefa, Tefi, Estefa
Sibling names for Estefana
Names that share Estefana's style, for a brother or sister.
