Etienne
Meaningcrown · French form of Stephen
- US rank
- #3,949
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,137 in 1902
27 babies were named Etienne in the US in 2025. It has dropped 31 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1902–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Etienne you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 63,291 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Etienne, 27 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Etienne would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEtienne first shows up in US birth records in 1902, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 123 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1902, when it ranked #1,137. Today it's #3,949, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendEtienne has slipped 31 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,949. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningEtienne is a French form of Stephen, which means “crown”.
About the name Etienne
Etienne is a boy name of French origin meaning “crown”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-nne”. US birth records list Etienne for boys from 1902 to 2025, in 89 of those 124 years. Its best year was 1902, when it ranked #1,137 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,949, with 27 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 5.1 | 196,078 boys |
| 1910s | 3.8 | 260,417 boys |
| 1920s | 2.6 | 378,788 boys |
| 1930s | 1.3 | 800,000 boys |
| 1940s | 1.5 | 653,595 boys |
| 1950s | 2.5 | 408,163 boys |
| 1960s | 5.0 | 198,020 boys |
| 1970s | 8.9 | 112,740 boys |
| 1980s | 9.4 | 106,157 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 72,359 boys |
| 2000s | 17 | 59,453 boys |
| 2010s | 15 | 65,660 boys |
| 2020s | 15 | 64,795 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Etienne
What does the name Etienne mean?
Etienne means “crown” in French, as a form of Stephen.
What is the origin of the name Etienne?
Etienne has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Etienne a boy or girl name?
Etienne is a boy name.
How popular is the name Etienne?
Etienne ranked #3,949 for US boys in 2025, given to 27 babies. Its best year was 1902 (#1,137).