Esteban
How to say it: es-teh-BAHN · /ˌɛsteˈbɑn/
Spanish form of Stephen; from Greek Stephanos meaning 'crown' or 'wreath'.
Esteban was the 455th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 673 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 13% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #452 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #455 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 673 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,926 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −13% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #452 |
| In France, 2025 | #177 among boys’ names, 345 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After its high in the 2000s, Esteban remains well used and close to that peak. The next few years should bring renewed growth.
What goes with it
Crisp and breathy at once, Esteban feels able to travel well with biblical themes and a saint's name. Emilio and Rodrigo make natural companions.
Parents who love Esteban also love
Nicknames
- Estebi
- Teba
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Esteban is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek, Spanish.
In France: #177 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Esteban
- Esteban Cambiasso (born 1980)Argentine association football player
- Esteban Ocon (born 1996)French racing driver
- Esteban Granero (born 1987)Spanish footballer
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