Östen

Östen is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “luck and stone.” In 2024 it was given to 7 boys in the United States.

Östen at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“luck and stone”

About the name Östen

Östen belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “luck and stone” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Östen first appears in Social Security records in 1992. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5845 in 2013, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 187 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Östen in US records

First recorded (US)
1992
Best US rank
#5845 in 2013
Peak year
2013
Babies named Östen in 2024
7
Total since 1880
187

Östen in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2012
Best rank
#2266 in 2019
Babies named Östen in 2021
3
Total since 1996
21

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Östen mean?

Östen means “luck and stone” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Östen a boy or girl name?

Östen is a boy name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Östen?

Östen comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Östen?

Östen first appears in US records in 1992. Its best-ever ranking was #5845 in 2013, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

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