Rising since 1996, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Estiven since 1992
Babies named Estiven per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2004, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Estiven's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 102 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s | 70 |
Meaning & origin
Estiven is a modern respelling of Steven that first appeared in U.S. records in 1992. Its popularity has been rising steadily since 1996, and it reached its peak rank in 2025 at 5,861, a reflection of growing preference for phonetically adapted versions of classic names. Although Estiven has not yet appeared in any top state rankings, its trajectory suggests increasing usage, particularly among families seeking a Spanish-inflected variant of a familiar traditional name.
Estiven is a modern respelling of Steven, influenced by Spanish phonetics. The base name Steven comes from the Greek Stephanos (crown, garland), which was borne by the first Christian martyr, Stephen. The variant Estiven emerged in the United States in the 1990s, likely reflecting Hispanic naming trends.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Esti, Steve, Stevie
Sibling names for Estiven
Names that share Estiven's style, for a brother or sister.
