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1994

First Year

1994

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#7770

Peak Rank

6

Total Count

1

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Jostein

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Jostein is a name with a single cultural origin: Norwegian.

Origin data from [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/). 

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Norwegian

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## The Story of Jostein

American parents first put Jostein on the record books as a baby boy name in 1994, with 6 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 6 Josteins were born — ranking #7,770 that year. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1994 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 6 Josteins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Jostein

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

* [Justin](/justin)
* [Justine](/justine)
* [Justen](/justen)
* [Jestin](/jestin)
* Jousting
* Jesting
* Justing
* Jotunn
* Joisting
* [Chastain](/chastain)
* [Cheston](/cheston)
* [Chasteen](/chasteen)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Jostein

What does the name Jostein mean?

Jostein is a name with a single cultural origin: Norwegian.

What is the origin of the name Jostein?

Jostein has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Norwegian.

How popular is Jostein in 2026?

In 2026, Jostein ranks #7,770 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Jostein most popular?

Jostein reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #7,770 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Jostein a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jostein?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jostein include Nickles, Shawnell, Shaban. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Jostein 

Jostein is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Jostein's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #7,770\. Use the chart and map above to compare Jostein's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1994 → ](/year/1994)
* [ Names of the 1990s → ](/decade/1990s)
* [ Names starting with "J" → ](/letter/j)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.