Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Esten

Name: Popularity of the name Esten in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Esten, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#4,847 (2010)

Total Babies

233

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

2024

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#4847

Peak Rank

233

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Esten

Esten first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 19 Estens were born — ranking #4,847 that year. As of 2026, Esten ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 233 Estens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Esten

Phonetically similar names — useful when Esten is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Esten

What does the name Esten mean?

Esten is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Esten in 2026?

In 2026, Esten ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Esten most popular?

Esten reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #4,847 that year with 19 babies given the name.

Is Esten a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Esten is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Esten?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Esten include Tallan, Griffon, Breylin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Esten

Esten is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 233 births in the dataset. Esten's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #4,847. Use the chart and map above to compare Esten's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.