Sten Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsten / stɛnScandinavian; Dutch
Meaning
Scandinavian: stone; Dutch: to stand
Historical & Cultural Background
Sten is a name of Scandinavian origin, commonly used in countries like Sweden and Denmark. It is derived from the Old Norse word 'steinn', meaning 'stone'. The name has been used historically in various forms across Northern Europe. In Dutch, it can also relate to the verb meaning 'to stand', adding another layer to its significance.
Trend Summary
The name Sten has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
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International Variants
- Steen (Dutch)
- Stijn (Dutch)
- Stenio (Italian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sten was first seen in the United States in 1945. Sten has ranked as high as #1105 nationally, which occurred in 1965, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Sten has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sten (1981)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 2003 | 8 |