boy's name
Istvan
ISHT-vahn (Hungarian)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 159
Istvan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2000, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1962.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Istvan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 23 |
How Popular Is Istvan?
In 2009, Istvan was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Istvan Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Istvan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Istvan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Istvan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Istvan
- Hungarian ISHT-vahn /ˈiʃtvaːn/
Sibling Names for Istvan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Istvan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Istvan
How popular is the name Istvan?
In 2009, Istvan was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Istvan a girl's or a boy's name?
Istvan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Istvan?
Istvan has 2 syllables.
When was Istvan most popular?
Istvan peaked in 2000, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.