Istvan

Q: What is the origin of Istvan?

Istvan is of Hungarian origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Istvan?

According to the latest SSA data, Istvan is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Istvan a boy name?

Istvan is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Crown"

Hungarian form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos meaning crown, strongly associated with Saint Stephen and Hungarian royal history.

Themes:hungariansaintroyal

Biblical Royal Regal Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Istvan

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Istvan did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Istvan Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Istvan.

6 ideas

isty

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istv

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tvan

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vany

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tvay

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Baby Name Lists That Include Istvan

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Istvan mean?

Istvan means "Crown". Hungarian form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos meaning crown, strongly associated with Saint Stephen and Hungarian roya

What is the origin of Istvan?

Istvan is of Hungarian origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Istvan?

According to the latest SSA data, Istvan is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Istvan a boy name?

Istvan is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Istvan?

Popular nicknames for Istvan include isty, istv, tvan, vany, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Istvan?

There are many names similar to Istvan in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginHungarian, Greek

Syllables2

Length6 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withI

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Atilla Aniko Bence Elek Endre

Sisters

Aliz Aniko Anda Dalma Edit

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