Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Esteban.
National Rank (2025)
#461
All-Time Peak Rank
#320 (2005)
Total U.S. Births
35,592
Unisex Distribution99.9% Boy / 0.1% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Esteban Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Esteban
According to SSA data, Esteban achieved its highest historical rank of #320 in 2005. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2005 with 1,024 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 13.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 118 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Esteban scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-13.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,024Births in 2005
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
118Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:5
1900s:21
1910s:137
1920s:395
1930s:347
1940s:440
1950s:608
1960s:1,035
1970s:2,301
1980s:3,592
1990s:6,456
2000s:8,659
2010s:7,471
2020s:4,125
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesEs-te-ban
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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