Esten, of Old Norse origin, is an uncommon and distinctive given name that translates to 'stone'. It's composed of the elements 'eis' meaning ice and 'sten' meaning stone, suggesting strength and resilience.
The name Esten has seen varied popularity over the years, with no clear peak or steady decline in its usage. The highest number of births recorded was 19 in the year 2010, which is more than three times the lowest recorded number of 5 births in multiple years between 1915 and 1929. Since 2000, there have been several years with more than 8 births, suggesting a recent resurgence in the name's usage. The total number of Esten births over this period is 227.