Etienne Boy

Popularity: #896 · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationeh-TYEN / e.tjɛn

French; Greek

Meaning

French: 'crown'; Greek: 'gift of God'

Historical & Cultural Background

Etienne is the French form of the name Stephen, which has roots in ancient Greek. The name has been popular in France since the Middle Ages, often associated with Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. It has been used in various forms across different cultures, reflecting its widespread appeal. The name is often linked to nobility and leadership due to its meaning.

Trend Summary

Etienne has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in French-speaking communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Étienne
  • Stef
  • Stefan

International Variants

  • Stefan (German)
  • Stefano (Italian)
  • Esteban (Spanish)

Famous people named Etienne

Fictional characters named Etienne

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Etienne was first seen in the United States in 1902. Etienne has ranked as high as #1340 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Louisiana, New York, Florida, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Etienne has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Etienne (2021)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19025
19136
19178
191810
19198
19217
19225
19236
19256
19265
19318
19365
19456
194811
19498
19515
19528
19536
19545
19556
19566
19589
19595
19609
19619
196210
196313
196411
19655
19669
196713
196811
19697
197011
197112
197219
197315
197413
197518
197615
197720
197810
197912
198014
198117
198221
198314
198416
198522
198614
198722
198815
198919
199016
199123
199221
199325
199438
199525
199623
199733
199835
199929
200023
200138
200227
200337
200429
200534
200643
200735
200831
200939
201034
201124
201232
201332
201428
201518
201632
201728
201829
201929
202026
202137
202221
202321
202428