Estevan means crown or wreath — the VAN-ending Spanish variant of Esteban/Stephen. Saint Stephen IS the first Christian martyr. Same first-martyr, VAN-calligraphy. Three syllables of the first-martyr through VAN-ending Spanish-crown.
Estevan IS the VAN-ending Spanish Stephen. The first Christian martyr.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: VAN-variant; Saint Stephen.
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Today
Estevan remains a beloved choice, ranking #1938 in the US. 8,901 babies have been named Estevan since 1885.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Estevan?
2003peak year
Estevan reached its widest reach during the early 2000s. In 2003, 282 babies received the name (ranked #686). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1938), with about 79 babies given the name annually. Estevan's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 8,901 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Estevan's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — crown seeking. People named Estevan tend to be warm, victorious, and gifted at VAN-ending Spanish first-martyr crown.
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