Total births
1,006
Girls' name · since 1889
Estefana
Estefana has 1,006 recorded births since 1889 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1920 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,006
- total births
- 1889–2007
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Estefana sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,006 recorded since 1889.
Social Security Administration records show Estefana recorded 1,006 times among girls since 1889, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1889 to 2007.
- 1,006 total births
- 1889–2007 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,006 girls have been named Estefana since 1889, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2007.
- 1,006
- total births
- 1889–2007
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Estefana was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
31 babies were named Estefana in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Estefana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Estefana's full recorded timeline at 1945, 35% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 65% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1900, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1920 peak of 31 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Estefana at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1889
Estefana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1889–2007
- Peak year (1920)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 119 years of records
Estefana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Estefana's strongest decade.
230 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Estefana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1890s 18
1890s
18 births
- 1900s 58
1900s
58 births
- 1910s
1910s
120 births
- 1920s
1920s
230 births
- 1930s
1930s
165 births
- 1940s
1940s
103 births
- 1950s 70
1950s
70 births
- 1960s 43
1960s
43 births
- 1970s 59
1970s
59 births
- 1980s 59
1980s
59 births
- 1990s 58
1990s
58 births
- 2000s 17
2000s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 230 births (23% of all-time use).
How Estefana compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Estefana's total volume
Estefana vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Estefana by state
Where Estefana concentrates geographically, total births since 1889
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 620 | 61.6% |
| #2 | New Mexico | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Estefana's total US births 61.6%
Even split
620 of 1,006 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Estefana? ▼
Since 1889, Social Security records show 1,006 babies named Estefana. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 31 births.
When was Estefana most popular? ▼
Estefana was most popular in the 1920s decade with 230 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Estefana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Estefana are Texas (620 births), New Mexico (5 births).
How long has the name Estefana been used? ▼
Records for Estefana go back to 1889, giving 119 years of history through 2007.
What names are similar to Estefana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Esther, Estelle, Estella, Estrella, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Estefana's data
- Estefana's decade-level peak was the 1920s (230 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Estefanas (620 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Estefana
Nearby Names Like Estefana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Estefana
Esther Girl
#130 271,234 births
Estelle Girl
#641 56,410 births
Estella Girl
#502 42,920 births
Estrella Girl
#620 16,799 births
Ester Girl
#1512 16,265 births
Compare Estefana side by side: Estefana vs Esther Estefana vs Estelle Estefana vs Estella
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1889–2007 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Estefana: Baby Name Since 1889 - 1,006 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/estefana. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Estefana draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.