boy's name
Esteve
es-TEV (French)
- Origin Catalan
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 348
Esteve is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2001 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Esteve is a name of Catalan origin.
- Peaked in France in 1988, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1908.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Esteve Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 20 |
How Popular Is Esteve?
In 2011, Esteve was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Esteve Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Esteve Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Estève | Estève is a rare spelling of Esteve, written with a grave accent and recorded about 45 times, mostly in France. | 45 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Esteve
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Esteve Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Esteve over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Esteve
- French es-TEV
Sibling Names for Esteve
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Esteve — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Esteve
How popular is the name Esteve?
In 2011, Esteve was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Esteve a girl's or a boy's name?
Esteve is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Esteve?
Esteve has 2 syllables.
When was Esteve most popular?
Esteve peaked in 1988, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Esteve a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Esteve currently ranks #3,967 in France. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.