Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Estephan

Name: Popularity of the name Estephan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Estephan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,142

Peak Rank

#5,040 (2000)

Total Babies

126

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1989

First Year

2019

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#5040

Peak Rank

126

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Estephan

Estephan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 14 Estephans were born — ranking #5,040 that year. As of 2026, Estephan ranks #12,142 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 126 Estephans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Estephan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Estephan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Auston
Osteon
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Estephan

What does the name Estephan mean?

Estephan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Estephan in 2026?

In 2026, Estephan ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Estephan most popular?

Estephan reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #5,040 that year with 14 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Estephan most popular?

Estephan has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Estephan.

Is Estephan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Estephan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Estephan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Estephan include Nasario, Lorenso, Tionne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Estephan

Estephan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 126 births in the dataset. Estephan's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #5,040. Use the chart and map above to compare Estephan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.