Holding steady.
Popularity of Estiben since 2000
Babies named Estiben per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Estiben is an uncommon variant of Esteban, the Spanish form of Stephen, which has been used in the United States since 2000 but never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its peak usage occurred in 2009, though it remains very rare, with fewer than 5 births per year in recent years. The name's trajectory has been stable, reflecting a consistent but minor presence among Hispanic communities. As a respelled form, Estiben offers a modern twist on a classic biblical name, though it lacks widespread adoption. Its top states of use have not been recorded due to its low count.
Estiben is a variant of Esteban, the Spanish form of Stephen, which derives from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. The name Stephen was borne by the first Christian martyr, Saint Stephen, and has been widely used across the Spanish-speaking world. Estiben appears as a respelled or modernized variant, likely influenced by phonetic spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Este, Ben, Tiben
Sibling names for Estiben
Names that share Estiben's style, for a brother or sister.
