The baby name Istvan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈiʃtvaːn/ (EESHT-vahn).
Istvan is Hungarian in Origin.
The baby name Istvan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈiʃtvaːn/ (EESHT-vahn).
Istvan is Hungarian in Origin.
István is the standard Hungarian form of Stephen, ultimately from Greek Stephanos, "crown, wreath," transmitted via Latin Stephanus. The name entered Hungarian with the kingdom's Christianization, and its prominence was secured by Saint Stephen I (c. 975-1038), the first king of Hungary and state founder, canonized in 1083.
Use has remained steady in Hungary for centuries, and St. Stephen's Day (20 August) keeps the name culturally resonant. Common short forms include Pista, Pisti, Isti, and the archaic Istók. Spelled with the acute accent as István in Hungarian orthography, it is often rendered internationally as Istvan. Cognates and variants across languages include Stephen and Steven (English), Stefan and Stephan (German/Scandinavian/Slavic), Étienne (French), Esteban (Spanish), Stefano (Italian), and Stepan (Russian/Ukrainian). Feminine counterparts appear as Stefánia/Stefania. The core meaning - being "crowned" or "garlanded" - conveys honor, victory, and legitimacy.
| István Dobi István Dobi was a Hungarian communist politician best known for serving as Prime Minister of Hungary from 1948 to 1952 and later as Chairman of the Presidential Council of the Hungarian People's Republic from 1952 to 1967. He was born in 1898 and died in 1968. | István Kovács István Kovács may refer to multiple people with this name. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Boys | 0 | #35 | 753 | 3,954 |
| MT | 0 | #43 | 1 | 1,767 | |
| HU | 0 | #61 | 61 | 1,675 | |
| RS | 0 | #83 | 2 | 923 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #125 | 1 | 2,087 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #138 | 17 | 2,277 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #178 | 2 | 4,064 |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #209 | 3 | 3,402 |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 3,850 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #220 | 6 | 3,308 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #253 | 7 | 3,997 |
| Canada | Boys | 2001 | #286 | 5 | 1,916 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #293 | 12 | 6,530 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #325 | 8 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #334 | 7 | 6,459 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #366 | 77 | 2,180 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #378 | 4 | 7,951 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| France | Boys | 2011 | #412 | 4 | 2,819 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #412 | 2 | 5,922 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #504 | 2 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #556 | 6 | 10,655 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #558 | 8 | 10,162 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #621 | 5 | 10,983 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #676 | 7 | 3,552 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #698 | 3 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #794 | 159 | 5,697 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #819 | 133 | 5,873 |
| United States | Boys | 2009 | #873 | 7 | 7,454 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #884 | 47 | 5,610 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #910 | 11 | 15,656 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #923 | 3 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #924 | 3 | 14,506 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,029 | 5 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,140 | 4 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,152 | 27 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,352 | 120 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Istvan is popular in 53 countries — most recent births per country:
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