Place of the States or homestead
Staten is a Dutch-derived surname and place name, most famously associated with Staten Island in New York. The name originally referred to the 'Staten-Generaal,' the Dutch parliament, signifying a connection to the governing body of the Netherlands. As a given name, it functions as a modern, geographic choice with a sophisticated, urban feel.
Less common today
Staten isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,011 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
