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.
About 5 boys were named Esten in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
