boy name
Esteban
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#461 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Esteban in the US, 1880–2025
Esteban first appears in US records in 1891. It peaked in 2005, when 1,024 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 673.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Esteban popular?
Steady Esteban has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2005.
| 2020s | 4,125 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7,471 | |
| 2000s | 8,659 | |
| 1990s | 6,456 | |
| 1980s | 3,592 | |
| 1970s | 2,301 | |
| 1960s | 1,035 | |
| 1950s | 608 | |
| 1940s | 440 | |
| 1930s | 347 | |
| 1920s | 395 | |
| 1910s | 137 | |
| 1900s | 21 | |
| 1890s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Esteban a boy or a girl name?
Esteban is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Esteban a popular name right now?
Esteban has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2005.
How popular is the name Esteban?
In 2025, Esteban ranked #461 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Esteban most popular?
Esteban was most popular in 2005, when about 1,024 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.