Stone of the gods
Esten is a rare Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse name Eysteinn. It combines the elements 'ey', meaning island or good fortune, and 'steinn', meaning stone or rock. In modern usage, it is often interpreted as a variant of the more common Dustin or Austin.
Less common today
Esten isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,871 in 2010.
Former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
