Estevan
Meaningcrown · Spanish form of Stephen
- US rank
- #2,183
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #681 in 1994
65 babies were named Estevan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 368 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1885–2025
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Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Estevan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 26,247 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Estevan, 65 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Estevan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEstevan first shows up in US birth records in 1885, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 140 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1994, when it ranked #681. Today it's #2,183, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowEstevan was 3.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 8,576 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 26,247.
- TrendEstevan has slipped 368 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,183. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedEstevan is most popular in Arizona, where it ranks #844, followed by California (#934). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningEstevan is a Spanish form of Stephen, which means “crown”.
About the name Estevan
Estevan is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning “crown”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-van”. US birth records list Estevan for boys from 1885 to 2025, in 113 of those 141 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #681 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,183, with 65 babies.
Origin:Spanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 9.3 | 107,759 boys |
| 1910s | 6.1 | 163,132 boys |
| 1920s | 14 | 71,891 boys |
| 1930s | 14 | 70,373 boys |
| 1940s | 10 | 96,993 boys |
| 1950s | 9.1 | 109,529 boys |
| 1960s | 14 | 69,638 boys |
| 1970s | 37 | 26,717 boys |
| 1980s | 66 | 15,047 boys |
| 1990s | 115 | 8,720 boys |
| 2000s | 114 | 8,754 boys |
| 2010s | 64 | 15,564 boys |
| 2020s | 40 | 24,804 boys |
More Spanish boy names
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Santiago · Saint James
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Unisex name: Jose · he will add
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
- Boy name: Matteo · gift of God
Questions about the name Estevan
What does the name Estevan mean?
Estevan means “crown” in Spanish, as a form of Stephen.
What is the origin of the name Estevan?
Estevan has Spanish roots in our records. Other Spanish names include Mateo, Elias, Santiago.
Is Estevan a boy or girl name?
Estevan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Estevan?
Estevan ranked #2,183 for US boys in 2025, given to 65 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#681).