Crown or wreath
Istvan is the Hungarian form of the Greek name Stephanos. It has been the name of many Hungarian kings, most notably Saint Stephen I, the first King of Hungary, who is credited with establishing the nation as a Christian kingdom.
Less common today
Istvan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,058 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The first King of Hungary and patron saint
Academy Award-winning film director
Renowned international orchestral conductor
Famous Hungarian playwright and novelist
