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Etienne
BoyFrench, Greek· “French form of Stephen; crown”
- Meaning
- French form of Stephen; crown
- Origin
- French, Greek
- Pronunciation
- ay-tee-EN
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #3,977
- US babies 2025
- 27
- Best rank
- #1,190 (1902)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Etienne
Etienne is a French and Greek name that means “French form of Stephen; crown”.
Etienne is the French form of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, crown or wreath. Saint Stephen was the first Christian martyr, stoned to death in Jerusalem according to the Acts of the Apostles, and his name spread throughout Christian Europe. In French it is written Étienne and said ay-TYEN, which English speakers often stretch to ay-tee-EN. The French city of Saint-Étienne is named for him. The name is used in France, Belgium, Switzerland and Quebec. Stephen, Esteban and Stefano are other forms; the French one changed the most, losing the p sound entirely.
Popularity over time
Etienne first appears in US Social Security records in 1902. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,190 in 1902, and the most babies received it in 2006, when 43 were named Etienne. In 2025, 27 babies were named Etienne, and it ranked #3,977 nationally. That is 50% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #3,150 in 1980, #3,569 in 2000, #3,262 in 2010, and #3,977 in 2025. Of the 1,620 US boys named Etienne since records began, 21% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 286 babies. Since 2010, 446 more have been named Etienne.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Johndavid, Mykell, Tait, Mikell, and Eber.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Etienne ranked highest in California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #1624 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 97% of US babies named Etienne over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Etienne is usually pronounced ay-tee-EN, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with E and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Etienne
A few middle names that flow with Etienne: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Etienne
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Etienne mean?
Etienne is a French and Greek name that means “French form of Stephen; crown”.
What is the origin of the name Etienne?
Etienne has French and Greek roots. Etienne is the French form of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, crown or wreath.
Is Etienne a popular name?
Not especially. Etienne ranked #3,977 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Etienne a boy or girl name?
Etienne is mainly a boy's name. About 97% of US babies named Etienne over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Etienne?
Etienne is usually pronounced ay-tee-EN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings