Estevan Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: es-TEH-vahn /ɛsˈte.van/
Origin: Spanish; Portuguese
Meaning: Spanish: esteemed; Portuguese: revered
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Estevan is derived from the Latin name Stephanus, which itself originates from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. The name made its way into the Iberian Peninsula through the influence of early Christian texts, particularly during the spread of Christianity in the region.
The Latinized form Stephanus was used in ecclesiastical contexts, and over time, it evolved into various forms in the Romance languages, including Estevan in Spanish and Esteban in Portuguese. This transition reflects the phonetic and orthographic changes that occurred as Latin evolved into the modern Romance languages.
Historically, the name Estevan is associated with Saint Stephen, one of the first Christian martyrs, who is mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible. His martyrdom is commemorated on December 26, and his legacy has been significant in Christian tradition.
The name gained prominence in the Middle Ages, particularly in Spain, where it was borne by various saints and notable figures. The use of Estevan in religious contexts contributed to its endurance in Spanish-speaking cultures, especially as the name was often given to children in honor of the saint.
Culturally, Estevan carries connotations of honor and valor, symbolizing the virtues associated with martyrdom and sacrifice. The name has been used in various literary and artistic works throughout history, further embedding it in the cultural consciousness.
In addition to its religious significance, Estevan has also been a common name among explorers and historical figures, reflecting the broader cultural narratives of exploration and discovery in the Spanish-speaking world. The diminutive form Esteban is also notable, often used affectionately or informally, but it shares the same roots and historical significance.
Famous people named Estevan
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Estevan Oriol is a photographer and director best known for his work in street photography and music videos.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Estevan was first seen in the United States in 1885.
Estevan has ranked as high as #1526 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado.
In the past 5 years the name Estevan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Estevan is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Estevan was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Estevan.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| 2024 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| 2023 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| 2022 | 79 | 79 | 0 |
| 2021 | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| 2020 | 82 | 82 | 0 |
| 2019 | 79 | 79 | 0 |
| 2018 | 70 | 70 | 0 |
| 2017 | 91 | 91 | 0 |
| 2016 | 89 | 89 | 0 |
| 2015 | 106 | 106 | 0 |
| 2014 | 138 | 138 | 0 |
| 2013 | 137 | 137 | 0 |
| 2012 | 156 | 156 | 0 |
| 2011 | 163 | 163 | 0 |
| 2010 | 185 | 185 | 0 |
| 2009 | 171 | 171 | 0 |
| 2008 | 188 | 188 | 0 |
| 2007 | 223 | 223 | 0 |
| 2006 | 236 | 236 | 0 |
| 2005 | 263 | 263 | 0 |
| 2004 | 239 | 239 | 0 |
| 2003 | 282 | 282 | 0 |
| 2002 | 216 | 216 | 0 |
| 2001 | 231 | 231 | 0 |
| 2000 | 229 | 229 | 0 |
| 1999 | 233 | 233 | 0 |
| 1998 | 248 | 248 | 0 |
| 1997 | 228 | 228 | 0 |
| 1996 | 236 | 236 | 0 |
| 1995 | 217 | 212 | 5 |
| 1994 | 232 | 232 | 0 |
| 1993 | 228 | 223 | 5 |
| 1992 | 228 | 228 | 0 |
| 1991 | 189 | 189 | 0 |
| 1990 | 200 | 200 | 0 |
| 1989 | 198 | 198 | 0 |
| 1988 | 167 | 167 | 0 |
| 1987 | 129 | 129 | 0 |
| 1986 | 109 | 109 | 0 |
| 1985 | 126 | 126 | 0 |
| 1984 | 118 | 118 | 0 |
| 1983 | 103 | 103 | 0 |
| 1982 | 112 | 112 | 0 |
| 1981 | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| 1980 | 84 | 84 | 0 |
| 1979 | 76 | 76 | 0 |
| 1978 | 88 | 88 | 0 |
| 1977 | 75 | 75 | 0 |
| 1976 | 78 | 78 | 0 |
| 1975 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| 1974 | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| 1973 | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| 1972 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| 1971 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 1970 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 1969 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 1968 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1967 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1966 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1965 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1964 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1963 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1962 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1961 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1960 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1959 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1958 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1957 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1956 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1955 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1954 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1953 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1952 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1951 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1950 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1949 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1948 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1947 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1946 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1945 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1944 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1943 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1942 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1941 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1940 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1939 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1938 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1937 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1936 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1935 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1934 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1933 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1932 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1931 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1930 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1929 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1928 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1927 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1926 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1925 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1924 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1923 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1922 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1921 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1920 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1919 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1918 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1916 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1915 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1914 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1912 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1885 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Estevan (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 18 | |
| CA | 16 | |
| AZ | 9 | |
| NM | 6 |