Efstathios is a Greek masculine given name of ancient origin. It is derived from the Greek word "εὐσταθής" (eu-stathēs), which means "well-established" or "steadfast". The name is composed of two elements: "ευ-" (eu-), meaning "good", and "-σταθής" (-stathēs), an adjective form of the verb "ἵστημι" (histēmi), meaning "to stand".
Efstathios was a popular name among the ancient Greeks, and it has been used consistently throughout history. Some notable historical figures with this name include Efstathios Chalkokondylis, an important Byzantine official during the reign of Alexios I Komnenos in the 11th century, and Efstathios Doukas, a member of the Doukas family who played a significant role in the First Crusade.
The name Efstathios has also been used in various forms and variations throughout history. Some common variants include Eustathius, Eustace, and Estace, which have been popular in different cultures and time periods.
Today, Efstathios is still a beloved name among Greek families, and it remains an important part of Greek cultural heritage. It continues to be given to newborn boys as a way of honoring the rich history and traditions of Greece.
Statistics on the given name Efstathios show a fluctuating trend in its popularity over the years in the United States. The name first appeared in the annual birth records in 1972 with 8 newborns being named Efstathios that year. After a gap of five years, there were 6 births in 1977, indicating a slight decrease in popularity.
The trend continued with another 6 births recorded in 1979, followed by a significant drop in popularity as the name did not appear in birth records between 1980 and 1998. However, Efstathios made a comeback in 1999 with 8 births that year.
The name's popularity fluctuated over the next decade, with 6 births recorded in 2003 and another peak of 8 births in 2006. This was followed by a decrease to 5 births in 2009. After another gap of ten years, Efstathios resurfaced again in the birth records with 6 newborns named so in 2019.
In total, over the given period from 1972 to 2019, there were 53 babies born in the United States and named Efstathios. While the name's popularity has not been consistent over the years, it has maintained a presence in American birth records since 1972.