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Etienne

/ ay-TYEN /
Boy French 2 syllables
Meaning
Etienne means Crown, garland (French).
Gender
Boy
Origin
French
Pronunciation
ay-TYEN
Popularity
#3977 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Etienne in the US, 1880–2025
192019401960198020002020

Etienne first appears in US records in 1902. It peaked in 2006, when 43 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 27.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Etienne popular?

Steady Etienne has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2006.

US babies given the name Etienne, by decade
2020s 160
2010s 286
2000s 336
1990s 268
1980s 174
1970s 145
1960s 97
1950s 50
1940s 25
1930s 13
1920s 29
1910s 32
1900s 5

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Etienne mean?

Étienne is the French form of Stephen, “crown” or “garland.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Etienne mean?

Etienne means Crown, garland. Étienne is the French form of Stephen, “crown” or “garland.”

What is the origin of the name Etienne?

Etienne is of French origin.

How do you pronounce Etienne?

Etienne is pronounced “ay-TYEN.”

Is Etienne a boy or a girl name?

Etienne is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Etienne a popular name right now?

Etienne has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2006.

How popular is the name Etienne?

In 2025, Etienne ranked #3977 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Etienne most popular?

Etienne was most popular in 2006, when about 43 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Etienne?

Names similar to Etienne include Maxime, Timothee, Aurele, Basile, Come.

What names go well with Etienne?

French names that pair well with Etienne include Amy, Paul, Charlotte, Louise, Roy.