Total births
1,620
Unisex name · since 1902
Etienne
Since 1902, U.S. Social Security records show 1,620 babies named Etienne, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3904
- among boys today
- 1,620
- born since 1902
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Etienne is the #3904 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,620 recorded since 1902.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Etienne has been recorded 1,620 times among boys since 1902, currently ranked #3904 nationally and more common than 73% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1902 to 2025.
- #3904 among boys today
- 1,620 born since 1902
- 2000s peak decade
- 73% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Etienne is currently the #3904 unisex name in America, more common than 73% of boys - 1,620 born since 1902, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3904
- among boys today
- 1,620
- born since 1902
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Etienne vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3904
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 73% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Etienne was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
43 babies were named Etienne in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Etienne compares
1,620 Top 24% higher than 76% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Etienne's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Etienne | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,620 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 23 | 22,252 |
Etienne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Etienne's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 75% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 25%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1902, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Etienne at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#3,904
Active since
1902
Etienne popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1902–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 124 years of records
Etienne popularity over time - girls
91 total births recorded since 1974 (Etienne as girls' name)
Etienne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Etienne's strongest decade.
336 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Etienne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s 32
1910s
32 births
- 1920s 29
1920s
29 births
- 1930s 13
1930s
13 births
- 1940s 25
1940s
25 births
- 1950s 50
1950s
50 births
- 1960s 97
1960s
97 births
- 1970s
1970s
145 births
- 1980s
1980s
174 births
- 1990s
1990s
268 births
- 2000s
2000s
336 births
- 2010s
2010s
286 births
- 2020s
2020s
160 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 336 births (21% of all-time use).
How Etienne compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Etienne's total volume
Etienne vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Etienne by state
Where Etienne concentrates geographically, total births since 1902
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 189 | 11.7% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 42 | 2.6% |
| #3 | New York | | 32 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Florida | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Texas | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Maryland | | 7 | 0.4% |
California share of Etienne's total US births 11.7%
Even split
189 of 1,620 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Etienne? ▼
1,620 babies have been named Etienne since 1902. It currently ranks #3904 among boys. The peak year was 2006 with 43 births.
When was Etienne most popular? ▼
Etienne was most popular in the 2000s decade with 336 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Etienne most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Etienne are California (189 births), Louisiana (42 births), New York (32 births).
Is Etienne a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Etienne is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,620 births, and as a girl's name it has 91 births.
How long has the name Etienne been used? ▼
Etienne has been recorded in Social Security data since 1902, spanning 124 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Etienne? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Etinosa, Etiel. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Etienne's data
- Etienne's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (336 total births) through the 2020s (160) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Etiennes (189 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Etienne
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Etienne
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1,289 births · Peak 2012
Oswin #3906
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Ashley #3901
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Valente #3907
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Joaquim #3908
964 births · Peak 2017
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1902–2025 (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. "Etienne: #3904 Unisex Name - 1,620 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/etienne. 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 Etienne 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 June 2026.