The nameSten
Sten is a Scandinavian boy's name. It was given in Norway mostly around 1970.
- Boy's name
- Scandinavian
Meaning
Sten comes from the Old Norse steinn, "stone".
Origin
Scandinavian.
History
The name peaked in Norway around 1970. It remains very rare in France and in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the name Sten
Sten in Norway
1970peak year (77 births)
1,604babies named Sten in Norway since 1945
Sten was most popular in Norway in the 1960s, with 499 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Sten. Half of all babies named Sten in Norway were born before 1967, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Sten in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sten mean?
Sten comes from the Old Norse steinn, "stone".
What is the origin of the name Sten?
Scandinavian.
Is Sten a girl's or a boy's name?
Sten is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Sten?
Variants and related names of Sten include Torsten.