Magnificent, venerable, or east
Osten is primarily a Swedish and Norwegian form of the name Eustace, meaning 'fruitful' or 'stable'. In some contexts, it is also associated with the German word for 'east'. It serves as a modern-sounding alternative to the more common Austin.
Less common today
Osten isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,813 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Swedish astronomer known for his work on the solar corona
Former Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs
